Excellent
#1283 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Itliong-vera Cruz
Middle School · New Haven Unified · Union City, CA
A New Haven Unified middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31604 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA 94587
- Math 41% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Itliong-vera Cruz score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Itliong-vera Cruz sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union City), 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
$137,194
Median home value
$1,058,200
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94587; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 979 | Compare → |
| Decoto School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Connecting Waters Charter - East BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 703 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Haven Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Itliong-vera Cruz is listed in New Haven Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Itliong-vera Cruz
Itliong-vera Cruz is a public middle school in Union City, CA, part of New Haven Unified, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Itliong-vera Cruz
What grades does Itliong-vera Cruz serve?
Itliong-vera Cruz serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Itliong-vera Cruz?
Itliong-vera Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itliong-vera Cruz?
The student-teacher ratio at Itliong-vera Cruz is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Itliong-vera Cruz rank in CA?
Itliong-vera Cruz ranks #1,283 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Itliong-vera Cruz's MySchoolScout rating?
Itliong-vera Cruz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Itliong-vera Cruz?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Itliong-vera Cruz has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Itliong-vera Cruz a charter school?
No, Itliong-vera Cruz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Itliong-vera Cruz a Title I school?
No, Itliong-vera Cruz is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Itliong-vera Cruz?
49.7% of students at Itliong-vera Cruz 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
- 1,092
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (510) 489-0700
- Area population (ZIP 94587)
- 68,141
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 94587; 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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