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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Sierra Intermediate is 0.68, which is more 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Sierra Intermediate?
1,355 students attend Alta Sierra Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Alta Sierra Intermediate students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Sierra Intermediate?
Alta Sierra Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Sierra Intermediate offer ?
Alta Sierra Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alta Sierra Intermediate part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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