Alvarado Intermediate

1901 South Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 666 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alvarado Intermediate's student population of 666 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
666 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2600 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alvarado 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 Alvarado 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.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alvarado Intermediate 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.
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alvarado Intermediate 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%
Asian
44%
12%
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Hispanic
50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alvarado Intermediate and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alvarado Intermediate and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alvarado Intermediate.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Alvarado Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alvarado 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
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alvarado 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 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?
666 students attend Alvarado Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alvarado Intermediate students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvarado Intermediate?
Alvarado Intermediate has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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