Alta Elementary School
Tel:
(559)305-7210
- Alta Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than 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 76%.
Top Placements
Alta Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Alta Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alta Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alta Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6013 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alta Elementary School is Kings Canyon Continuation (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Silas Bartsch (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Silas Bartsch (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reedley Kings Canyon Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
1.8 miles
10026 S. Crawford Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)305-7393 1.8 9-12 106 - Reedley Silas Bartsch Grades: K-8 | 690 students
2.0 miles
2225 E. N. Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)305-7280 2.0 K-8 690 - Reedley Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
2.8 miles
1037 E. Duff Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)305-7230 2.8 K-5 413 - Reedley Kc Kids Pre-school Magnet School
Grades: M
2.8 miles
1220 E. Washington Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)305-7130 2.8 M n/a - Reedley General Grant Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 562 students
3.0 miles
360 N. E. Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)305-7330 3.0 6-8 562
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