- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South San Francisco, CA
Alta Loma Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alta Loma Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063753006339
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Loma Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in South San Francisco · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Loma Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in South San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Alta Loma Middle held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063753006339 · South San Francisco, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 19.2:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
Alta Loma Middle held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Loma Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- This school
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- Monte Verde El
Monte Verde Elementary
517 students
What this shows Alta Loma Middle reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Loma Middle compares
Alta Loma 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$18,792
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Asian 39.4%
White 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Alta Loma Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Loma Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Verde Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Loma Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in South San Francisco
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Loma Middle
How many students attend Alta Loma Middle?
Alta Loma Middle has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Middle is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Alta Loma Middle?
31.7% of students at Alta Loma Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Loma Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alta Loma Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in South San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Loma Middle?
Alta Loma Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Alta Loma Middle rank among middle schools in South San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in South San Francisco Unified?
Besides Alta Loma Middle, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), El Camino High (1,053 students), and Buri Buri Elementary (584 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.