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4066 West Johnnie Cochran Vista, Los Angeles, CA 90019-6025
Summary
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 6th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 17.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 12.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 17.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,175/1,204 (2nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,082/1,204 (10th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 441 |
| Low-Income Students | 417 (94.6%) |
| English Learners | 120 (27.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math +2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 15.5% to 21.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,175 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 18.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 14% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.0% to 17.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,082 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle compare within the district?
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle is No. 120 in reading and No. 116 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle rank in California?
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle ranks No. 1,175 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,082 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 120 in reading and No. 116 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 17.2% meet the reading standard and 12.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle is No. 65 in reading and No. 62 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle is No. 256 in reading and No. 245 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Johnnie Cochran, Jr., MiddleThis school | 12.5% | 17.6% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
