Serving 218 students in grades 6-8, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
93%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 5 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5?
218 students attend Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 offer ?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 part of?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 is part of Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 5 School District.
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