Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8's student population of 392 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is 0.04, 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
#6915 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8's ranking?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is ranked #6915 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 often compared to?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8is often viewed alongside schools like Belvedere Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8?
392 students attend Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 offer ?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 part of?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is part of Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District.
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