Serving 648 students in grades 7-8, Alvarado 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alvarado Intermediate's student population of 648 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alvarado 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 Alvarado Intermediate is 0.57, 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
#2600 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvarado Intermediate's ranking?
Alvarado Intermediate is ranked #2600 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alvarado Intermediate often compared to?
Alvarado Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology by visitors of our site.
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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alvarado Intermediate?
648 students attend Alvarado Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Alvarado Intermediate students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvarado Intermediate?
Alvarado Intermediate has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alvarado Intermediate offer ?
Alvarado Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alvarado Intermediate part of?
Alvarado Intermediate is part of Rowland Unified School District.
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