Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center vs. Parkview Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
3737 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
n/a
Parkview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 612 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
612 students
440 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5333 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2318 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
123
100
Grade 1 Students
106
53
Grade 2 Students
100
51
Grade 3 Students
97
56
Grade 4 Students
90
61
Grade 5 Students
96
48
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
35%
% Hispanic
81%
55%
% Black
11%
1%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
16%
