Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yellen 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellen Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellen Learning Center's student population of 55 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yellen 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 Yellen Learning Center is 0.53, 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
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
62%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Yellen Learning Center's ranking?
Yellen Learning Center is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yellen Learning Center often compared to?
Yellen Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Elementary School, Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yellen Learning Center?
55 students attend Yellen Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Yellen Learning Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellen Learning Center?
Yellen Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yellen Learning Center offer ?
Yellen Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yellen Learning Center part of?
Yellen Learning Center is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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