Serving 1,142 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ellen Ochoa Learning 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center's student population of 1,142 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is 0.02, 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
#8027 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center's ranking?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is ranked #8027 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
1,142 students attend Ellen Ochoa Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Learning Center offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center part of?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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