Very Good
#2143 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3737 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirty-second Street Usc Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Global Education AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| AcceleratedCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Accelerated Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #236 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr.
Science Center is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,143 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
What grades does Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center serve?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center rank in CA?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks #2,143 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center a charter school?
Yes, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center a Title I school?
No, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
85.5% of students at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (213) 746-1995
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
Official sources & links
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 90007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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