Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center

3737 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30%
  • : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center's student population of 563 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30%
40%
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(18-19)
46%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
83%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center often compared to?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Global Education Academy, Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
563 students attend Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center offer ?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center part of?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30%
  • : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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