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Alturas Elementary

Summary:

Alturas Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alturas, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 389 students. The school is part of the Modoc Joint Unified School District and has consistently ranked in the lower half of California elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 3860 out of 5862 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Alturas Elementary faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22.0% to 36.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.04% of Alturas Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Alturas Elementary's White and Disabled students performing particularly poorly compared to their peers.

In contrast, the nearby Surprise Valley Elementary School, located approximately 20 miles away, appears to be performing significantly better than Alturas Elementary across various metrics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Surprise Valley Elementary had 39.29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to Alturas Elementary's 32.04%. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups will be crucial for Alturas Elementary to improve its overall educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 809 West Eighth St.
       Alturas, CA  96101-3116

(530) 233-7201

District: Modoc Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3860th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,161 Help


Students who attend Alturas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Modoc Middle
High:    Modoc High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.1%
Hispanic:
21.6%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alturas Elementary ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.89. (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: White (64.1%), Hispanic (21.6%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary is 19.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alturas Elementary is $6,161.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alturas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alturas Elementary 3860th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alturas Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Alturas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.14 2739th 4809 43.0%
2005 47.68 2314th 4822 52.0%
2006 59.41 1765th 4818 63.4%
2007 51.75 2217th 5113 56.6%
2008 49.54 2394th 5113 53.2%
2009 54.68 2208th 5193 57.5%
2010 40.73 3128th 5314 41.1%
2011 40.69 3196th 5377 40.6%
2012 42.31 3122nd 5390 42.1%
2013 26.57 4305th 5530 22.2%
2015 42.38 2892nd 5611 48.5%
2016 35.36 3382nd 5614 39.8%
2017 19.78 4714th 5692 17.2%
2018 14.69 5125th 5662 9.5%
2019 19.39 4857th 5789 16.1%
2021 35.50 857th 1417 39.5%
2022 28.92 3957th 5883 32.7%
2023 20.06 4849th 5874 17.4%
2024 30.89 3860th 5862 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.40 4730th 5084 7.0%
2019 24.70 4247th 5173 17.9%
2021 47.88 507th 1110 54.3%
2022 30.63 3783rd 5264 28.1%
2023 17.95 4841st 5374 9.9%
2024 25.45 4335th 5511 21.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 4506th 5413 16.8%
2019 21.66 4491st 5492 18.2%
2021 40.44 691st 1267 45.5%
2022 32.70 3517th 5635 37.6%
2023 22.33 4494th 5617 20.0%
2024 34.91 3412th 5605 39.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.67 2063rd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.78 5171st 5431 4.8%
2019 18.34 4799th 5510 12.9%
2021 30.83 824th 1272 35.2%
2022 26.50 4091st 5663 27.8%
2023 18.95 4824th 5650 14.6%
2024 27.95 4006th 5636 28.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.99 3315th 4963 33.2%
2023 34.48 3356th 5098 34.2%
2024 25.80 4042nd 5102 20.8%
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Rank History for White students at Alturas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.88 2713th 2737 0.9%
2019 5.29 2749th 2834 3.0%
2022 10.01 2528th 2726 7.3%
2023 5.94 2560th 2662 3.8%
2024 13.95 2351st 2647 11.2%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alturas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 0 3 15 19 n/a n/a 0 513
1989 406 6 10 32 29 n/a n/a 0 483
1990 428 7 6 31 19 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 426 7 6 45 20 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 405 7 6 49 14 n/a n/a 0 481
1993 433 2 6 46 21 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 419 3 4 52 16 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 434 3 4 50 13 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 434 3 4 50 13 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 397 3 5 53 21 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 368 3 6 46 31 n/a n/a 0 454
1999 349 7 5 36 31 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 338 5 6 35 23 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 335 5 4 35 28 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 307 3 4 45 36 n/a n/a 2 397
2003 307 3 4 45 36 n/a n/a 2 397
2004 287 5 6 48 39 n/a n/a 2 387
2005 283 4 8 47 27 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 272 3 6 42 28 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 264 4 6 45 30 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 267 4 6 47 28 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 261 3 4 49 22 0 3 0 342
2010 276 4 2 61 19 0 4 0 366
2011 275 3 6 59 21 1 4 0 369
2012 274 6 7 58 20 0 4 0 369
2013 255 4 8 67 21 0 6 0 361
2014 276 5 7 68 18 0 6 0 380
2015 271 5 6 54 31 2 9 0 378
2016 265 7 9 58 28 2 13 0 382
2017 279 5 8 54 29 0 16 0 391
2018 290 6 7 60 25 1 16 0 405
2019 284 5 5 69 23 1 12 0 399
2020 290 4 5 61 25 1 21 0 407
2021 269 2 3 62 20 2 26 0 384
2022 266 1 1 72 20 2 27 0 389
2023 251 5 1 74 24 4 30 0 389
2024 229 2 0 77 20 3 26 0 357

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 Alturas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 22.7 22.5 n/a
1989 483 21.6 22.3 n/a
1990 491 22.7 21.6 n/a
1991 504 23.0 21.9 n/a
1992 481 23.4 20.5 59.9
1993 508 22.0 23.1 57.7
1994 494 23.5 21.0 53.4
1995 504 23.0 21.9 55.2
1996 504 23.0 21.9 55.2
1997 479 25.0 19.2 61
1998 454 25.1 18.1 57
1999 428 27.0 15.9 53
2000 407 26.0 15.7 58.7
2001 407 25.0 16.3 58
2002 397 24.0 16.5 58.2
2003 397 24.0 16.5 58.2
2004 387 21.0 18.4 58.2
2005 369 21.5 17.2 56.6
2006 351 21.0 16.7 50.4
2007 349 20.0 17.5 56.2
2008 352 21.5 16.4 59.7
2009 342 20.5 15.9 57.9
2010 366 20.0 18.3 55.5
2011 369 n/a n/a 60.4
2012 369 18.5 19.9 n/a
2013 361 19.0 18.9 65.9
2014 380 19.0 20.0 69.2
2015 378 20.0 18.9 67.2
2016 382 20.0 19.1 61.8
2017 391 19.8 19.6 59.1
2018 405 22.7 17.8 65.7
2019 399 20.7 19.2 67.4
2020 407 n/a n/a 63.4
2021 384 20.0 19.2 62.5
2022 389 23.4 16.6 63.5
2023 389 23.1 16.8 65
2024 357 18.6 19.1 66.1

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 Alturas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 22.7 22.5 n/a
1989 483 21.6 22.3 n/a
1990 491 22.7 21.6 n/a
1991 504 23.0 21.9 n/a
1992 481 23.4 20.5 59.9
1993 508 22.0 23.1 57.7
1994 494 23.5 21.0 53.4
1995 504 23.0 21.9 55.2
1996 504 23.0 21.9 55.2
1997 479 25.0 19.2 61
1998 454 25.1 18.1 57
1999 428 27.0 15.9 53
2000 407 26.0 15.7 58.7
2001 407 25.0 16.3 58
2002 397 24.0 16.5 58.2
2003 397 24.0 16.5 58.2
2004 387 21.0 18.4 58.2
2005 369 21.5 17.2 56.6
2006 351 21.0 16.7 50.4
2007 349 20.0 17.5 56.2
2008 352 21.5 16.4 59.7
2009 342 20.5 15.9 57.9
2010 366 20.0 18.3 55.5
2011 369 n/a n/a 60.4
2012 369 18.5 19.9 n/a
2013 361 19.0 18.9 65.9
2014 380 19.0 20.0 69.2
2015 378 20.0 18.9 67.2
2016 382 20.0 19.1 61.8
2017 391 19.8 19.6 59.1
2018 405 22.7 17.8 65.7
2019 399 20.7 19.2 67.4
2020 407 n/a n/a 63.4
2021 384 20.0 19.2 62.5
2022 389 23.4 16.6 63.5
2023 389 23.1 16.8 65
2024 357 18.6 19.1 66.1

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Alturas Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201278.0%5.0%0.0%17.0%93.0%91.0%91.0%88.0%84.0%
201392.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%
201489.0%11.0%0.0%0.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%
201595.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201685.0%1.0%0.0%14.0%88.0%92.0%92.0%85.0%86.0%
201758.0%0.0%0.0%42.0%70.0%76.0%79.0%60.0%72.0%
201897.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.9%0.0%1.5%96.9%96.9%
202191.6%0.0%1.4%94.4%94.4%95.8%94.4%
202289.8%0.0%3.4%96.6%89.8%96.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alturas Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,161

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alturas Elementary

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 4857th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4849th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alturas Elementary)24.320
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Joint Unified)24.320
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alturas Elementary)27.424.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Modoc Joint Unified)27.424.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alturas Elementary)39.725
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Joint Unified)3925
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alturas Elementary)27.616.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Joint Unified)27.116.1
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alturas Elementary)32.825
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Joint Unified)34.825
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alturas Elementary)14.723.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Joint Unified)14.323.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Alturas Elementary)16.414.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Modoc Joint Unified)17.414.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students399389
 2.5%
African American55
American Indian2324
 4.3%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic6974
 7.2%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White284251
 11.6%
Two or More Races1230
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.4%65%
 2.4%

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Students who attend Alturas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Modoc Middle
High : Modoc High

Alturas Elementary ranks 3860th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Alturas Elementary are 64% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Alturas Elementary.


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