Alta Loma Middle School
Tel:
(650)877-8797
- Alta Loma Middle School serves 687 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Alta Loma Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Alta Loma Middle School's student population of 687 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 687 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alta Loma Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alta Loma Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #3060 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 39% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 10% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South San Francisco Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alta Loma Middle School is El Camino High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parkway Heights Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buri Buri Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South San Francisco Buri Buri Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
0.4 miles
325 Del Monte Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8776 0.4 K-5 598 - South San Francisco El Camino High School Grades: 9-12 | 1357 students
0.5 miles
1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8806 0.5 9-12 1357 - South San Francisco Sunshine Gardens Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 410 students
0.8 miles
1200 Miller Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8784 0.8 K-5 410 - Daly City Junipero Serra Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 307 students
1.0 miles
151 Victoria St.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650)877-8853 1.0 K-5 307 - South San Francisco Baden High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
1.1 miles
825 S.wood Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)877-8769 1.1 9-12 101
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