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#7398 of 9,539 schools in CA

Almeria Middle

Middle School · Fontana Unified · Fontana, CA

A Fontana Unified middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7723 Almeria Ave., Fontana, CA 92336

  • Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$19,021
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Almeria Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Almeria Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fontana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,989

Median home value

$604,600

Median rent

$2,064/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wayne Ruble MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.26–81.6 mi1,371Compare →
Mojave River Academy - Gold CanyonCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–121.7 mi233Compare →
Fontana MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.06–81.9 mi1,119Compare →
Alder MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.86–82.4 mi951Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Fontana Unified

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#32 of 44
District spending per student
$19,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Almeria Middle is listed in Fontana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Almeria Middle

Almeria Middle is a public middle school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified, serving approximately 754 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,398 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Almeria Middle

What grades does Almeria Middle serve?

Almeria Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Almeria Middle?

Almeria Middle has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Almeria Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Almeria Middle is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Almeria Middle rank in CA?

Almeria Middle ranks #7,398 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Almeria Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Almeria Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Almeria Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Almeria Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Almeria Middle a charter school?

No, Almeria Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Almeria Middle a Title I school?

No, Almeria Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Almeria Middle?

75.1% of students at Almeria Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
754
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
Area population (ZIP 92336)
103,393
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92336; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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