Alta Sierra Intermediate vs. Granite Ridge Intermediate
Should you attend Alta Sierra Intermediate or Granite Ridge Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Granite Ridge Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,284 students in grades 7-8, Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,118 students in grades 7-8, Granite Ridge Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,284 students
1,118 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1065 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#857 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
643
562
Grade 8 Students
641
556
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
23%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
42%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
