Alondra Middle School

16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 839 students in grades 6-8, Alondra Middle School 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alondra Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Alondra Middle School's student population of 839 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
839 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Alondra Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alondra Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2766 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alondra Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alondra Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Alondra Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alondra Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alondra Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alondra Middle School's ranking?
Alondra Middle School is ranked #2766 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alondra Middle School often compared to?
Alondra Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Alondra Middle School?
839 students attend Alondra Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alondra Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alondra Middle School?
Alondra Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alondra Middle School offer ?
Alondra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alondra Middle School part of?
Alondra Middle School is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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