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Fontana Middle School vs. Alder Middle School

Should you attend Fontana Middle School or Alder Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fontana Middle School
8425 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Alder Middle School
7555 Alder Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Fontana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,119 students in grades 6-8, Fontana 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, Alder 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,119 students
951 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fontana Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alder Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fontana Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alder Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fontana Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alder Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fontana Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fontana Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alder Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fontana Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7830 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#7486 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fontana Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alder Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fontana Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fontana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alder Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fontana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fontana Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fontana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alder Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fontana Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
11%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fontana Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alder Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
358
246
Grade 7 Students
348
355
Grade 8 Students
413
350

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fontana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fontana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fontana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fontana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fontana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fontana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fontana Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fontana Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fontana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alder Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fontana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fontana Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fontana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alder Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fontana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fontana Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fontana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alder Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fontana Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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