Serving 1,374 students in grades 7-8, Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Alta Sierra Intermediate serves the southwest part of Clovis, CA, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alta Sierra Intermediate's student population of 1,374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,374 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Sierra Intermediate is 0.69, 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
#1070 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
38%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Sierra Intermediate's ranking?
Alta Sierra Intermediate is ranked #1070 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Sierra Intermediate often compared to?
Alta Sierra Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Ridge Intermediate, Kastner Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Sierra Intermediate?
1,374 students attend Alta Sierra Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Alta Sierra Intermediate students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta Sierra Intermediate?
Alta Sierra Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Sierra Intermediate offer ?
Alta Sierra Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alta Sierra Intermediate part of?
Alta Sierra Intermediate is part of Clovis Unified School District.
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