Serving 644 students in grades 7-8, Alta Loma Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 49%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alta Loma Junior High School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alta Loma Junior High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alta Loma Junior High School often compared to?
Alta Loma Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineyard Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Loma Junior High School?
644 students attend Alta Loma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Alta Loma Junior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Loma Junior High School?
Alta Loma Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Loma Junior High School offer ?
Alta Loma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alta Loma Junior High School part of?
Alta Loma Junior High School is part of Alta Loma Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - 7th Grade
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School - 8th Grade
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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