- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fontana, CA
Alder Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alder Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061392001585
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alder Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alder Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Alder Middle held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061392001585 · Fontana, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 20.5:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Alder Middle held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alder Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- This school 964
Alder Middle
964 students
What this shows Alder Middle reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alder Middle compares
Alder Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
African American 4.5%
White 3.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Alder Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alder Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alder Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Fontana
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wayne Ruble Middle
Standard public school
1,394 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage Intermediate
Standard public school
1,175 students 24:1 students per teacher
Fontana Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Southridge Tech Middle
Standard public school
923 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Harry S. Truman Middle
Standard public school
883 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Middle
Standard public school
791 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alder Middle
How many students attend Alder Middle?
Alder Middle has 964 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alder Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alder Middle is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alder Middle?
71.6% of students at Alder Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alder Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alder Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alder Middle?
Alder Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alder Middle rank among middle schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Fontana, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Alder Middle, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.