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School Comparison

Torch Middle
vs.
Don Julian Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Torch Middle
Don Julian Elementary
  • Don Julian Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Torch Middle (381.3:1 vs. 243.3:1).
  • Don Julian Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Torch Middle (130 vs. 94).
  • Torch Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Don Julian Elementary (35 vs. 23).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Don Julian Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Torch Middle (130 vs. 94).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Torch Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Don Julian Elementary (35 vs. 23).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Torch Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Don Julian Elementary (7 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Don Julian Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Torch Middle (381.3:1 vs. 243.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Torch Middle
$18,509.84
Don Julian Elementary
$18,509.84
Local revenue share
Torch Middle
23.7%
Don Julian Elementary
23.7%
State revenue share
Torch Middle
65.8%
Don Julian Elementary
65.8%
Federal revenue share
Torch Middle
10.5%
Don Julian Elementary
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Torch Middle
28.7%
Don Julian Elementary
28.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.