Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Altimira Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Altimira Middle serves the northwest part of Sonoma, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 57.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 7.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altimira Middle School's student population of 324 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altimira Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altimira Middle School is 0.27, which is less 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
#8439 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altimira Middle School's ranking?
Altimira Middle School is ranked #8439 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Altimira Middle School often compared to?
Altimira Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adele Harrison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Altimira Middle School?
324 students attend Altimira Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Altimira Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altimira Middle School?
Altimira Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Altimira Middle School offer ?
Altimira Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Altimira Middle School part of?
Altimira Middle School is part of Sonoma Valley Unified School District.
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