Alpha Technology Middle School
Tel:
(916) 991-4726
- Alpha Technology Middle School serves 92 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Alpha Technology 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alpha Technology Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Alpha Technology Middle School's student population of 92 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 92 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Alpha Technology 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 Alpha Technology Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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 | #8495 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elverta Joint Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Alpha Technology Middle School is Alpha Charter (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elverta Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elverta Elverta Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 156 students
0.0 miles
7900 Eloise Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-2244 0.0 K-5 156 - Elverta Alpha Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 64 students
1.3 miles
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726 1.3 K-12 64 - Rio Linda Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 564 students
1.5 miles
1040 Q St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1930 1.5 K-8 564 - Rio Linda Westside Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 422 students
1.7 miles
6537 W. Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990 1.7 K-6 422 - Rio Linda Westside Preparatory Charter Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 385 students
1.7 miles
6537 W. Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990 1.7 7-8 385
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