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200 West 15th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215-1816
Summary
Almond Tree Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 35.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 374/1,204 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 500/1,204 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 554 |
| Low-Income Students | 508 (91.7%) |
| English Learners | 167 (30.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.4% to 65.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
19.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.0% to 40.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
8.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Almond Tree Middle compare within the district?
Almond Tree Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Delano Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Almond Tree Middle rank in California?
Almond Tree Middle ranks No. 374 of 1,204 in reading and No. 500 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Almond Tree Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.7% meet the reading standard and 33.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Almond Tree Middle compare with other schools in Delano?
Almond Tree Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Delano with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DelanoHow does Almond Tree Middle compare with other schools in Kern County?
Almond Tree Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Tree MiddleThis school | 35.1% | 56.8% |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | 25.9% | 47.7% |
| La Vina Middle | 41.4% | 60.2% |
