- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paramount, CA
Alondra Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alondra Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062985012423
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alondra Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alondra Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alondra Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985012423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Alondra Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062985012423 · Paramount, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 18.8:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Alondra Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alondra Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- This school 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- Captain Raymon 522
Captain Raymond Collins
522 students
What this shows Alondra Middle reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alondra Middle compares
Alondra 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Alondra Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alondra Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain Raymond Collins | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alondra Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Paramount
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alondra Middle
How many students attend Alondra Middle?
Alondra Middle has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alondra Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alondra Middle is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Alondra Middle?
79.8% of students at Alondra Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alondra Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alondra Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alondra Middle?
Alondra Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Alondra Middle rank among middle schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Alondra Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Paramount, 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 Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Alondra Middle, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Frank J. Zamboni (650 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.