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#9376 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alpha Technology Middle
Middle School · Elverta Joint Elementary · Elverta, CA
An Elverta Joint Elementary middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8920 Elwyn Ave., Elverta, CA 95626
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 36.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpha Technology Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alpha Technology Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,708
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$1,428/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Peak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
| Westside Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Rio Linda Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Paseo Grande CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 89 | 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.
Elverta Joint Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpha Technology Middle is listed in Elverta Joint Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpha Technology Middle
Alpha Technology Middle is a public middle school in Elverta, CA, part of Elverta Joint Elementary, serving approximately 73 students in grades 6th-8th with a 36.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,376 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpha Technology Middle
What grades does Alpha Technology Middle serve?
Alpha Technology Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alpha Technology Middle?
Alpha Technology Middle has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Technology Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha Technology Middle is 36.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpha Technology Middle rank in CA?
Alpha Technology Middle ranks #9,376 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alpha Technology Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpha Technology Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Alpha Technology Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpha Technology Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alpha Technology Middle a charter school?
No, Alpha Technology Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpha Technology Middle a Title I school?
No, Alpha Technology Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpha Technology Middle?
63.0% of students at Alpha Technology 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
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (916) 991-4726
- Area population (ZIP 95626)
- 4,974
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 95626; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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