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Temple City Alternative
School · Temple City Unified · Temple City, CA
A Temple City Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
9501 Lemon Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 67% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Temple City Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Arcadia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–9 | 2.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Beach Cities Learning San GabrielPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Temple City Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- 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
Temple City Alternative is listed in Temple City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Temple City Alternative
Temple City Alternative is a public school in Temple City, CA, part of Temple City Unified, serving approximately 27 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Temple City Alternative
What grades does Temple City Alternative serve?
Temple City Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Temple City Alternative?
Temple City Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple City Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple City Alternative is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Temple City Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Temple City Alternative has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Temple City Alternative a charter school?
No, Temple City Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Temple City Alternative a Title I school?
No, Temple City Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Temple City Alternative?
59.3% of students at Temple City Alternative 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 548-5243
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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