Alamitos Intermediate

12381 Dale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 628 students in grades 7-8, Alamitos Intermediate ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Alamitos Intermediate's student population of 628 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
628 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Alamitos Intermediate 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 Alamitos Intermediate is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2331 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alamitos Intermediate, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alamitos Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
47%
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41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
33%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Alamitos Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alamitos Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alamitos Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alamitos Intermediate's ranking?
Alamitos Intermediate is ranked #2331 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alamitos Intermediate?
628 students attend Alamitos Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Alamitos Intermediate students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamitos Intermediate?
Alamitos Intermediate has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alamitos Intermediate offer ?
Alamitos Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alamitos Intermediate part of?
Alamitos Intermediate is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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