Excellent
#578 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Almond Tree Middle
Middle School · Delano Union Elementary · Delano, CA
A Delano Union Elementary middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1405 12th Ave., Delano, CA 93215
- Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Almond Tree Middle score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Almond Tree 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delano), 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
$61,329
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| La Vina MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Wonderful College Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,857 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Delano Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Almond Tree Middle is listed in Delano Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Almond Tree Middle
Almond Tree Middle is a public middle school in Delano, CA, part of Delano Union Elementary, serving approximately 526 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Almond Tree Middle
What grades does Almond Tree Middle serve?
Almond Tree Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Almond Tree Middle?
Almond Tree Middle has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almond Tree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Almond Tree Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Almond Tree Middle rank in CA?
Almond Tree Middle ranks #578 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Almond Tree Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Almond Tree Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Almond Tree Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Almond Tree Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Almond Tree Middle a charter school?
No, Almond Tree Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Almond Tree Middle a Title I school?
No, Almond Tree Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Almond Tree Middle?
92.2% of students at Almond Tree 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
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (661) 721-3641
- Area population (ZIP 93215)
- 53,627
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
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 93215; 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
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