Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Alta Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Heights Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Heights Elementary School?
298 students attend Alta Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alta Heights Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Heights Elementary School?
Alta Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Heights Elementary School offer ?
Alta Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alta Heights Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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