Los Altos Middle School serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Los Altos Middle School?
587 students attend Los Altos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Los Altos Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Altos Middle School?
Los Altos Middle School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Altos Middle School offer ?
Los Altos Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Los Altos Middle School part of?
Los Altos Middle School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.
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