Serving 634 students in grades 7-8, Alta Loma Junior High School 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 39% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Alta Loma Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Alta Loma Junior High School's student population of 634 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Alta Loma Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Loma Junior High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2091 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Alta Loma Junior High School is ranked #2091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Loma Junior High School often compared to?
Alta Loma Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineyard Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Loma Junior High School?
634 students attend Alta Loma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alta Loma Junior High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Loma Junior High School?
Alta Loma Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta Loma Junior High School offer ?
Alta Loma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alta Loma Junior High School part of?
Alta Loma Junior High School is part of Alta Loma Elementary School District.
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