Very Good
#3578 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
High School · Temple City Unified · Temple City, CA
A Temple City Unified high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9501 Lemon Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,746
Median home value
$922,900
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allais SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–11 | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Temple City AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Temple City HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,758 | Compare → |
| San Gabriel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Temple City Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is listed in Temple City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is a public high school in Temple City, CA, part of Temple City Unified, serving approximately 37 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,578 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
What grades does Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center serve?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center rank in CA?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center ranks #3,578 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center a charter school?
No, Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
59.5% of students at Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 548-5113
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 91780)
- 35,136
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91780; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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