Serving 450 students in grades 6-8, Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy?
450 students attend Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy?
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy offer ?
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy part of?
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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