Almond Tree Middle School

200 W. 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 478 students in grades 6-8, Almond Tree 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 29%
  • : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Almond Tree Middle School's student population of 478 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
478 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Almond Tree 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)
(18-19)
29%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Almond Tree 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
42%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Almond Tree 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Almond Tree Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Almond Tree Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Almond Tree 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
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Almond Tree 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 (20-21)
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Almond Tree Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Almond Tree Middle School?
478 students attend Almond Tree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Almond Tree Middle School students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Almond Tree Middle School?
Almond Tree Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Almond Tree Middle School offer ?
Almond Tree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Almond Tree Middle School part of?
Almond Tree Middle School is part of Delano Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 29%
  • : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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