Alder Middle School
Tel:
(909) 357-5330
Alder Middle School serves 1,182 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Alder Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Alder Middle School's student population of 1,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,182 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alder Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alder Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8099 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alder Middle School is Eric Birch High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fontana Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Locust Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Locust Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 446 students
0.5 miles
7420 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5650 0.5 K-6 446 - Fontana North Tamarind Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 504 students
0.6 miles
7961 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5680 0.6 K-6 504 - Fontana Eric Birch High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 241 students
0.7 miles
7930 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5310 0.7 10-12 241 - Fontana Mango Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
0.8 miles
7450 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5660 0.8 K-5 552 - Fontana Virginia Primrose Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 445 students
0.8 miles
751 N. Maple Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5790 0.8 K-5 445
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