Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

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Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle is a public middle school located in Los Angeles, CA, serving 545 students in grades 6-8. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California middle schools over the past decade, significantly underperforming both the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California in academic achievement.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.04% of Johnnie Cochran students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics, the school's performance was even worse, with only 9.73% of students reaching proficiency, compared to 32.83% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's struggles extend to other subjects as well, including Science and Spanish Language Arts. Additionally, Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.7% in 2017-2018 to 40.8% in 2022-2023, much higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as John Burroughs Middle and Berendo Middle, significantly outperform Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle in academic achievement, with much higher proficiency rates in all subjects and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Even the local charter schools, like New Los Angeles Charter and Libertas College Preparatory Charter, which serve similar high-poverty student populations, outperform Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle. These comparisons highlight the significant challenges facing this school and the need for a comprehensive review of its educational programs and support systems to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4066 West Johnnie Cochran Vist
       Los Angeles, CA  90019-6025


(323) 730-4300

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2523rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,880 Help


Feeder schools for Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle:

Elementary:    Alta Loma Elementary
    Arlington Heights Elementary
    Cienega Elementary
    Sixth Avenue Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.3%
African American:
15.2%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Compare Details Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 78th among 83 ranked middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.3%), African American (15.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle is 15.5, which is the 10th best among 83 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle employs 30.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle is $12,880, which is the 13th highest among 83 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle 2523rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

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Rank History for all students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.88 1661st 1769 6.1%
2005 9.80 1679th 1777 5.5%
2006 10.92 1674th 1804 7.2%
2007 13.52 1810th 1999 9.5%
2008 13.78 1817th 2005 9.4%
2009 12.47 1891st 2063 8.3%
2010 18.84 1881st 2179 13.7%
2011 20.71 1890th 2236 15.5%
2012 18.18 1958th 2259 13.3%
2013 20.51 1991st 2379 16.3%
2015 16.67 2128th 2477 14.1%
2016 15.29 2195th 2497 12.1%
2017 13.88 2253rd 2508 10.2%
2018 15.87 2152nd 2480 13.2%
2019 11.82 2495th 2715 8.1%
2022 10.44 2625th 2740 4.2%
2023 12.93 2596th 2802 7.4%
2024 13.66 2523rd 2777 9.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 1236th 1364 9.4%
2019 28.14 1223rd 1442 15.2%
2022 27.68 1349th 1540 12.4%
2023 31.03 1172nd 1529 23.3%
2024 37.94 811th 1477 45.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.73 1398th 1538 9.1%
2024 27.52 1187th 1550 23.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 1820th 2230 18.4%
2019 14.08 2178th 2369 8.1%
2022 13.45 2317th 2458 5.7%
2023 16.78 2298th 2549 9.8%
2024 17.24 2282nd 2575 11.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.98 1884th 2262 16.7%
2019 11.64 2222nd 2380 6.6%
2022 11.63 2379th 2509 5.2%
2023 14.40 2335th 2547 8.3%
2024 16.43 2244th 2546 11.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.55 1298th 1369 5.2%
2019 19.73 1411th 1491 5.4%
2022 24.85 1264th 1531 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.36 2070th 2273 8.9%
2019 12.05 2248th 2407 6.6%
2022 10.40 2447th 2527 3.2%
2023 12.21 2410th 2558 5.8%
2024 11.90 2411th 2547 5.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.75 424th 600 29.3%
2019 20.56 556th 643 13.5%
2022 27.08 483rd 637 24.2%
2023 20.03 544th 614 11.4%
2024 21.54 528th 626 15.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 1663rd 2072 19.7%
2019 17.71 1956th 2213 11.6%
2022 13.27 2233rd 2359 5.3%
2023 17.04 2131st 2391 10.9%
2024 19.25 2034th 2383 14.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 10 727 87 1178 2 n/a n/a 0 2004
1989 14 639 79 1294 3 n/a n/a 0 2029
1990 9 567 71 1421 8 n/a n/a 0 2076
1991 6 605 60 1498 3 n/a n/a 0 2172
1992 7 628 56 1480 1 n/a n/a 0 2172
1993 9 637 39 1426 1 n/a n/a 0 2112
1994 9 566 39 1384 1 n/a n/a 0 1999
1995 3 530 34 1209 3 n/a n/a 0 1779
1996 3 530 34 1209 3 n/a n/a 0 1779
1997 3 545 20 1177 1 n/a n/a 0 1746
1998 1 613 26 1284 0 n/a n/a 0 1924
1999 6 595 19 1301 3 n/a n/a 0 1924
2000 4 630 15 1458 1 n/a n/a 0 2108
2001 8 607 17 1477 3 n/a n/a 0 2112
2002 8 487 15 1346 4 n/a n/a 0 1860
2003 8 487 15 1346 4 n/a n/a 0 1860
2004 8 470 14 1361 4 n/a n/a 0 1857
2005 8 446 22 1402 1 n/a n/a 0 1879
2006 7 432 17 1373 1 n/a n/a 0 1830
2007 6 427 19 1409 3 n/a n/a 4 1868
2008 1 381 15 1332 4 n/a n/a 0 1733
2009 1 339 17 1281 2 1 4 0 1645
2010 4 294 16 1151 1 0 3 0 1469
2011 5 255 7 1028 2 0 0 0 1297
2012 1 231 4 917 3 0 0 0 1156
2013 2 211 5 811 3 0 0 0 1032
2014 3 204 6 746 1 1 0 0 961
2015 4 140 6 685 1 0 6 0 842
2016 9 160 6 648 0 0 4 0 827
2017 9 125 8 574 1 0 3 0 720
2018 8 125 5 531 3 0 3 0 675
2019 9 136 3 465 2 0 1 0 616
2020 3 119 1 447 1 0 5 0 576
2021 6 114 1 393 0 0 8 0 522
2022 15 74 3 369 0 0 12 0 473
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 545 545
2024 10 73 2 391 0 0 5 0 481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2004 95.2 21.0 n/a
1989 2029 95.5 21.2 n/a
1990 2076 97.9 21.2 n/a
1991 2172 98.4 22.0 n/a
1992 2172 100.0 21.7 72.4
1993 2112 81.4 25.9 70.3
1994 1999 75.5 26.5 61.4
1995 1779 70.5 25.2 87
1996 1779 70.5 25.2 87
1997 1746 73.0 23.9 71
1998 1924 73.2 26.3 73.5
1999 1924 77.0 25.0 77.6
2000 2108 81.2 26.0 71
2001 2112 93.4 22.6 69.9
2002 1860 79.5 23.4 78.3
2003 1860 79.5 23.4 78.3
2004 1857 82.8 22.4 71.7
2005 1879 85.6 22.0 82.7
2006 1830 81.8 22.4 89.6
2007 1868 80.9 23.1 81.5
2008 1733 99.0 17.5 84.2
2009 1645 79.6 17.3 90.7
2010 1469 78.0 18.8 92
2011 1297 n/a n/a 43.4
2012 1156 58.0 19.9 99.7
2013 1032 54.0 19.1 77.5
2014 961 50.3 19.0 86.1
2015 842 47.0 17.9 89.8
2016 827 42.0 19.6 88.4
2017 720 38.0 18.9 88.9
2018 675 34.0 19.8 95.3
2019 616 35.5 17.3 88.5
2020 576 n/a n/a 97.6
2021 522 30.5 17.1 99
2022 473 28.5 16.5 99.4
2023 545 29.5 18.4 99.3
2024 481 30.8 15.5 94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2004 95.2 21.0 n/a
1989 2029 95.5 21.2 n/a
1990 2076 97.9 21.2 n/a
1991 2172 98.4 22.0 n/a
1992 2172 100.0 21.7 72.4
1993 2112 81.4 25.9 70.3
1994 1999 75.5 26.5 61.4
1995 1779 70.5 25.2 87
1996 1779 70.5 25.2 87
1997 1746 73.0 23.9 71
1998 1924 73.2 26.3 73.5
1999 1924 77.0 25.0 77.6
2000 2108 81.2 26.0 71
2001 2112 93.4 22.6 69.9
2002 1860 79.5 23.4 78.3
2003 1860 79.5 23.4 78.3
2004 1857 82.8 22.4 71.7
2005 1879 85.6 22.0 82.7
2006 1830 81.8 22.4 89.6
2007 1868 80.9 23.1 81.5
2008 1733 99.0 17.5 84.2
2009 1645 79.6 17.3 90.7
2010 1469 78.0 18.8 92
2011 1297 n/a n/a 43.4
2012 1156 58.0 19.9 99.7
2013 1032 54.0 19.1 77.5
2014 961 50.3 19.0 86.1
2015 842 47.0 17.9 89.8
2016 827 42.0 19.6 88.4
2017 720 38.0 18.9 88.9
2018 675 34.0 19.8 95.3
2019 616 35.5 17.3 88.5
2020 576 n/a n/a 97.6
2021 522 30.5 17.1 99
2022 473 28.5 16.5 99.4
2023 545 29.5 18.4 99.3
2024 481 30.8 15.5 94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,880

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2495th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2596th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)22.221
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)13.18.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)24.616.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.740.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)10.94.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)30.527.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)00
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)1.62.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)4.53.5
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)2221.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.138.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)128.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle)78.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students616545
 11.5%
African American1360
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4650
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White90
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%99.3%
 10.8%


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Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle ranks in the bottom 9.1% of California middle schools.

Students at Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle are 81% Hispanic, 15% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Johnnie Cochran Junior Middle.


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