Enrollment
1,374
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clovis, CA
Alta Sierra Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Alta Sierra Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060903010202
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Sierra Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Sierra Intermediate has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903010202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta Sierra Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta Sierra Intermediate
Alta Sierra Intermediate is a large middle school in Clovis, California, enrolling 1,374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,374 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 450 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clovis's middle schools, it stands alongside Reyburn Intermediate (1,785 students): Alta Sierra Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.1:1 vs 27.5:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students) and Clovis High (2,779 students) alongside Alta Sierra Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alta Sierra Intermediate compares
Alta Sierra Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,374 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,374
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 38.4%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Alta Sierra Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Alta Sierra Intermediate.
$13,739
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alta Sierra Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Sierra Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Clovis
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Sierra Intermediate
How many students attend Alta Sierra Intermediate?
Alta Sierra Intermediate has 1,374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clovis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Sierra Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Sierra Intermediate is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Sierra Intermediate?
26.1% of students at Alta Sierra Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Sierra Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Alta Sierra Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Sierra Intermediate?
Alta Sierra Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Sierra Intermediate rank among middle schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
Is Alta Sierra Intermediate a good school?
Alta Sierra Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clovis Unified?
Besides Alta Sierra Intermediate, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.
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