Alder Middle

Summary:

Alder Middle is a public middle school located in Fontana, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 957 students. The school is part of the Fontana Unified School District, which is ranked 1103 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alder Middle faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and underperformance across student subgroups. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively high, and it has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Wayne Ruble Middle and Ben F. Kolb Middle, Alder Middle is one of the lower-performing schools in the region.

The high chronic absenteeism rates at Alder Middle are likely contributing to the school's low academic performance, and the socioeconomic factors affecting the student population may also be a significant factor. However, the data suggests that there are opportunities for the school to improve and better support its students, which could lead to better outcomes in the long run.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7555 Alder Ave.
       Fontana, CA  92336-2303


(909) 357-5330

District: Fontana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2110th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Alder Middle usually attend:

High:    Fontana A. B. Miller High

Feeder schools for Alder Middle:

Elementary:    Locust Elementary
    Maple Elementary
    North Tamarind Elementary
    Ted Porter Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.1%
African American:
4.2%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alder Middle ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.1%), African American (4.2%), White (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alder Middle is 20, which is the 2nd best among 7 middle schools in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Alder Middle employs 47.3 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alder Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Alder Middle 2110th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Alder Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fontana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fontana Unified 1103rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alder Middle

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Rank History for all students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.52 1531st 1769 13.5%
2005 11.99 1637th 1777 7.9%
2006 15.01 1597th 1804 11.5%
2007 16.14 1748th 1999 12.6%
2008 15.25 1793rd 2005 10.6%
2009 32.22 1411th 2063 31.6%
2010 40.86 1289th 2179 40.8%
2011 43.47 1271st 2236 43.2%
2012 39.51 1374th 2259 39.2%
2013 38.87 1464th 2379 38.5%
2015 23.20 1890th 2477 23.7%
2016 23.22 1904th 2497 23.7%
2017 18.02 2106th 2508 16.0%
2018 19.15 2042nd 2480 17.7%
2019 26.97 1921st 2715 29.2%
2022 21.60 2148th 2740 21.6%
2023 19.94 2276th 2802 18.8%
2024 23.28 2110th 2777 24.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 906th 1364 33.6%
2019 37.31 780th 1442 45.9%
2022 45.32 593rd 1540 61.5%
2023 42.75 662nd 1529 56.7%
2024 39.79 743rd 1477 49.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.82 1394th 1538 9.4%
2024 33.60 978th 1550 36.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.50 1735th 2230 22.2%
2019 36.96 1424th 2369 39.9%
2022 28.10 1769th 2458 28.0%
2023 23.55 2032nd 2549 20.3%
2024 29.09 1819th 2575 29.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.46 188th 336 44.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.34 1798th 2262 20.5%
2019 25.85 1765th 2380 25.8%
2022 21.38 2014th 2509 19.7%
2023 22.11 2004th 2547 21.3%
2024 21.67 2021st 2546 20.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.91 1180th 1369 13.8%
2019 23.39 1285th 1491 13.8%
2022 20.90 1424th 1531 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.33 2005th 2273 11.8%
2019 26.47 1746th 2407 27.5%
2022 22.37 1964th 2527 22.3%
2023 18.18 2189th 2558 14.4%
2024 24.84 1877th 2547 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 349th 600 41.8%
2019 45.04 325th 643 49.5%
2022 23.22 529th 637 17.0%
2023 29.01 447th 614 27.2%
2024 30.06 439th 626 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.54 1638th 2072 20.9%
2019 35.24 1392nd 2213 37.1%
2022 31.04 1586th 2359 32.8%
2023 26.72 1772nd 2391 25.9%
2024 31.64 1583rd 2383 33.6%
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Rank History for White students at Alder Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.73 1268th 1496 15.2%
2019 24.30 1230th 1602 23.2%
2022 6.31 1494th 1555 3.9%
2023 10.15 1435th 1552 7.5%
2024 13.57 1361st 1535 11.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alder Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 644 150 33 458 4 n/a n/a 0 1289
1989 678 188 33 550 1 n/a n/a 0 1450
1990 613 227 25 627 0 n/a n/a 0 1492
1991 563 235 27 609 2 n/a n/a 0 1436
1992 488 210 23 628 2 n/a n/a 0 1351
1993 412 253 25 650 2 n/a n/a 0 1342
1994 357 235 34 689 6 n/a n/a 0 1321
1995 269 217 32 803 3 n/a n/a 0 1324
1996 269 217 32 803 3 n/a n/a 0 1324
1997 208 227 26 811 9 n/a n/a 0 1281
1998 202 238 22 833 9 n/a n/a 0 1304
1999 201 236 27 857 6 n/a n/a 2 1329
2000 193 232 23 940 2 n/a n/a 0 1390
2001 202 223 18 1101 5 n/a n/a 0 1549
2002 190 224 17 1167 5 n/a n/a 0 1603
2003 190 224 17 1167 5 n/a n/a 0 1603
2004 162 220 22 1299 7 n/a n/a 6 1716
2005 124 169 27 1154 8 n/a n/a 7 1489
2006 111 162 24 1121 7 n/a n/a 5 1430
2007 114 154 15 1088 7 n/a n/a 2 1380
2008 85 129 17 1065 6 n/a n/a 0 1302
2009 84 122 22 989 7 9 3 0 1236
2010 76 101 18 991 7 7 0 0 1200
2011 90 96 18 999 6 5 1 0 1215
2012 87 87 18 1087 4 3 3 0 1289
2013 70 78 20 1077 4 6 4 0 1259
2014 64 69 14 1061 5 8 5 0 1226
2015 53 68 15 1016 5 7 3 0 1167
2016 50 66 12 1036 2 5 6 0 1177
2017 47 71 14 1032 0 8 8 0 1180
2018 48 73 11 1031 0 8 11 0 1182
2019 47 58 9 1010 0 3 11 0 1138
2020 30 52 9 926 2 3 8 0 1030
2021 39 49 8 921 3 3 14 0 1037
2022 45 53 5 865 4 2 12 0 986
2023 39 44 11 850 1 2 10 0 957
2024 34 40 9 857 0 3 8 0 951

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alder Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1289 56.0 23.0 n/a
1989 1450 60.5 23.9 n/a
1990 1492 67.6 22.0 n/a
1991 1436 65.1 22.0 n/a
1992 1351 66.2 20.4 26.6
1993 1342 57.0 23.5 41
1994 1321 52.3 25.3 46.6
1995 1324 51.0 26.0 43.7
1996 1324 51.0 26.0 43.7
1997 1281 52.0 24.6 65.7
1998 1304 49.0 26.6 67.6
1999 1329 55.0 24.2 71.1
2000 1390 57.3 24.3 61.8
2001 1549 61.0 25.4 78.2
2002 1603 65.0 24.7 65.2
2003 1603 65.0 24.7 65.2
2004 1716 65.0 26.4 60.1
2005 1489 60.0 24.8 61
2006 1430 59.0 24.2 60.4
2007 1380 54.1 25.5 60.1
2008 1302 62.9 20.7 75
2009 1236 62.7 18.0 77
2010 1200 62.0 19.3 80.9
2011 1215 n/a n/a 82.9
2012 1289 65.4 19.7 n/a
2013 1259 66.1 19.0 87
2014 1226 65.1 18.8 90.4
2015 1167 48.0 24.3 89.7
2016 1177 50.0 23.5 90.2
2017 1180 50.1 23.5 89.3
2018 1182 51.1 23.1 89.3
2019 1138 51.7 21.9 90.4
2020 1030 n/a n/a 91.8
2021 1037 46.0 22.5 88
2022 986 45.8 21.4 75.3
2023 957 47.3 20.2 83.2
2024 951 47.3 20.0 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alder Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1289 56.0 23.0 n/a
1989 1450 60.5 23.9 n/a
1990 1492 67.6 22.0 n/a
1991 1436 65.1 22.0 n/a
1992 1351 66.2 20.4 26.6
1993 1342 57.0 23.5 41
1994 1321 52.3 25.3 46.6
1995 1324 51.0 26.0 43.7
1996 1324 51.0 26.0 43.7
1997 1281 52.0 24.6 65.7
1998 1304 49.0 26.6 67.6
1999 1329 55.0 24.2 71.1
2000 1390 57.3 24.3 61.8
2001 1549 61.0 25.4 78.2
2002 1603 65.0 24.7 65.2
2003 1603 65.0 24.7 65.2
2004 1716 65.0 26.4 60.1
2005 1489 60.0 24.8 61
2006 1430 59.0 24.2 60.4
2007 1380 54.1 25.5 60.1
2008 1302 62.9 20.7 75
2009 1236 62.7 18.0 77
2010 1200 62.0 19.3 80.9
2011 1215 n/a n/a 82.9
2012 1289 65.4 19.7 n/a
2013 1259 66.1 19.0 87
2014 1226 65.1 18.8 90.4
2015 1167 48.0 24.3 89.7
2016 1177 50.0 23.5 90.2
2017 1180 50.1 23.5 89.3
2018 1182 51.1 23.1 89.3
2019 1138 51.7 21.9 90.4
2020 1030 n/a n/a 91.8
2021 1037 46.0 22.5 88
2022 986 45.8 21.4 75.3
2023 957 47.3 20.2 83.2
2024 951 47.3 20.0 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alder Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1921st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2276th of 2802 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alder Middle)32.619.8
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)35.629.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alder Middle)22.319
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)22.619.6
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alder Middle)38.326.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)42.735.1
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alder Middle)13.313.7
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)19.818.6
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alder Middle)4326.5
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)37.733.7
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alder Middle)24.616.2
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)20.817.8
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Alder Middle)158.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Fontana Unified)17.615.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1138957
 15.9%
African American5844
 24.1%
American Indian01
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic1010850
 15.8%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White4739
 17%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%83.2%
 7.2%


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Alder Middle ranks in the bottom 24.0% of California middle schools.

Students at Alder Middle are 90% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% White.

Students who attend Alder Middle usually go on to attend Fontana A. B. Miller High

In the 2023-24 school year, 951 students attended Alder Middle.


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