Altona Middle School

4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 795 students in grades 6-8, Altona Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Altona Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Altona Middle School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
795 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Altona Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altona Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#241 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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46%
33%
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67%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
71%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altona Middle School's ranking?
Altona Middle School is ranked #241 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Altona Middle School often compared to?
Altona Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Altona Middle School?
795 students attend Altona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Altona Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altona Middle School?
Altona Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altona Middle School offer ?
Altona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Altona Middle School part of?
Altona Middle School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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