Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Alta Loma Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Loma Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alta Loma Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alta Loma Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Loma Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2042 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Loma Middle School's ranking?
Alta Loma Middle School is ranked #2042 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Loma Middle School often compared to?
Alta Loma Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westborough Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Loma Middle School?
641 students attend Alta Loma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alta Loma Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Loma Middle School?
Alta Loma Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Loma Middle School offer ?
Alta Loma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alta Loma Middle School part of?
Alta Loma Middle School is part of South San Francisco Unified School District.
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