Best Schools in Alum Rock, CA
Alum Rock, CA has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,198 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Alum Rock underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alum Rock, CA
The top high schools in Alum Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Pleasant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Latino College Preparatory Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Latino College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. James Lick High
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Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
4. B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
5. Foothill High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 247 Students
6. Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Lrng
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Escuela Popular/ctr For Trn And Careers Fam Lrng District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alum Rock, CA
The top middle schools in Alum Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Sheppard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
2. August Boeger Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alum Rock, CA
The top elementary schools in Alum Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millard Mccollam Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
2. Ben Painter Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
3. Russo/mcentee Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Linda Vista Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
5. Mt. Pleasant Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
6. Lyndale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
7. Voices College-bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant
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Projected Test Scores
Voices College-bound Language Acad At Mt. Pleasant District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alum Rock, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alum Rock, CA has a total population of 20,704 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alum Rock, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alum Rock, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alum Rock, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alum Rock, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alum Rock, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alum Rock, CA
How many schools are in Alum Rock, CA?
Alum Rock, CA has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,198 students in total.
How do schools in Alum Rock perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Alum Rock score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Alum Rock underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alum Rock?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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