Serving 616 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4942 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center's ranking?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is ranked #4942 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center often compared to?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Global Education Academy, Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
616 students attend Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center offer ?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center part of?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center located?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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