16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Alondra Middle School serves 903 students in grades 6-8.
Alondra 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alondra Middle School's student population of 903 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
903 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Alondra Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alondra Middle School is 0.19, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2766 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
90%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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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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Diversity Score
0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?

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?

903 students attend Alondra Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Alondra Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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 (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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