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#6869 of 9,539 schools in CA
Joan Macqueen Middle
Middle School · Alpine Union Elementary · Alpine, CA
An Alpine Union Elementary middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Tavern Rd., Alpine, CA 91901
- Math 29% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joan Macqueen Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joan Macqueen Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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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
$116,600
Median home value
$804,000
Median rent
$2,064/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Coches Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 552 | 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.
Alpine Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joan Macqueen Middle is listed in Alpine Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joan Macqueen Middle
Joan Macqueen Middle is a public middle school in Alpine, CA, part of Alpine Union Elementary, serving approximately 429 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,869 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joan Macqueen Middle
What grades does Joan Macqueen Middle serve?
Joan Macqueen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joan Macqueen Middle?
Joan Macqueen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joan Macqueen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joan Macqueen Middle is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joan Macqueen Middle rank in CA?
Joan Macqueen Middle ranks #6,869 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joan Macqueen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Joan Macqueen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Joan Macqueen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joan Macqueen Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joan Macqueen Middle a charter school?
No, Joan Macqueen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joan Macqueen Middle a Title I school?
No, Joan Macqueen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joan Macqueen Middle?
39.9% of students at Joan Macqueen 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (619) 445-3245
- Area population (ZIP 91901)
- 18,300
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 91901; 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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