Below Average
#7776 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alpine Vista Middle
Middle School · Tulare City · Tulare, CA
A Tulare City middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2975 East Alpine Ave., Tulare, CA 93274
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpine Vista Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alpine Vista 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulare), 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
$69,905
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Tulare City Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Cherry Avenue MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Mulcahy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 725 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tulare City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpine Vista Middle is listed in Tulare City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpine Vista Middle
Alpine Vista Middle is a public middle school in Tulare, CA, part of Tulare City, serving approximately 694 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,776 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpine Vista Middle
What grades does Alpine Vista Middle serve?
Alpine Vista Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Alpine Vista Middle?
Alpine Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Vista Middle is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpine Vista Middle rank in CA?
Alpine Vista Middle ranks #7,776 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alpine Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpine Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Alpine Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpine Vista Middle has 16% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Alpine Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Alpine Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpine Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Alpine Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpine Vista Middle?
47.1% of students at Alpine Vista 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (559) 685-7200
- Area population (ZIP 93274)
- 79,154
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 93274; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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