Alta Loma Middle School

116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Alta Loma Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alta Loma Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Alta Loma Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alta Loma Middle 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 Loma Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#3437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alta Loma Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alta Loma Middle School 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.
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alta Loma Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alta Loma Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
34%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alta Loma Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alta Loma Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Alta Loma Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alta Loma Middle School 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alta Loma Middle School 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 Alta Loma Middle School's ranking?
Alta Loma Middle School is ranked #3437 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Loma Middle School often compared to?
Alta Loma Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westborough Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Loma Middle School?
628 students attend Alta Loma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Alta Loma Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Loma Middle School?
Alta Loma Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta Loma Middle School offer ?
Alta Loma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alta Loma Middle School part of?
Alta Loma Middle School is part of South San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Alta Loma Middle School located?
Alta Loma Middle School is located in the Serra Highlands neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Serra Highlands.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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