Alturas Elementary School

About Alturas Elementary School

Alturas Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Alturas, California. It is part of the Modoc Joint Unified School District, which serves the rural communities of Modoc County. Alturas Elementary is a small school, with an enrollment of just over 200 students in grades K-6.
Alturas Elementary School has a strong focus on student learning. The school emphasizes the development of strong reading and math skills, as well as the development of creative thinking. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art.
The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and special education. Alturas Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	809 W. Eighth St. Alturas, CA 96101
Phone:	(530) 233-7201
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	384 students

Overview Alturas Elementary School

Alturas Elementary School serves 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Alturas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Alturas Elementary School

Alturas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Alturas Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.