Serving 358 students in grades 5-8, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School?
358 students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School offer ?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School part of?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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