Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alturas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alturas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alturas Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alturas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alturas Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alturas Elementary School's ranking?
Alturas Elementary School is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alturas Elementary School?
357 students attend Alturas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Alturas Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alturas Elementary School?
Alturas Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alturas Elementary School offer ?
Alturas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alturas Elementary School part of?
Alturas Elementary School is part of Modoc Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 4/20/2021
This school harnesses people. And teachers only spend time with students that are the top of the classes. In the high school students can miss school and nothing happens to them. They just throw a fit and they get off free with no quotations asked.
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