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Kastner Intermediate vs. Alta Sierra Intermediate

Should you attend Kastner Intermediate or Alta Sierra Intermediate? 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
Kastner Intermediate
7676 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Alta Sierra Intermediate
380 West Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kastner Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,177 students in grades 7-8, Kastner Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,355 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,177 students
1,355 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kastner Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta Sierra Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kastner Intermediate.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta Sierra Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kastner Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta Sierra Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kastner Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clovis 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

#2004 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1065 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kastner Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alta Sierra Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kastner Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clovis Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
76%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kastner Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clovis Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
58%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kastner Intermediate by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alta Sierra Intermediate by grade.
Grade 7 Students
591
697
Grade 8 Students
586
658

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kastner Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clovis 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 American Indian at Alta Sierra Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kastner Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clovis 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
52%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kastner Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clovis 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
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kastner Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clovis 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
28%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kastner Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clovis 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kastner Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clovis 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 two or more races at Alta Sierra Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clovis Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kastner Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clovis 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
35%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kastner Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clovis 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
19%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kastner Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clovis 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 Alta Sierra Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clovis 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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