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21771 East Parlier Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654-9535
Summary
Alta Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
62.8% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,497/4,657 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 889/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 364 |
| Low-Income Students | 284 (78.0%) |
| English Learners | 161 (44.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 21.9 points over the full period. Math rose 5.5 points from last year and rose 19.3 points over the full period.
•Math +19.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.3% to 67.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 49.2% to 82.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
45.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Alta Elementary compare within the district?
Alta Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alta Elementary rank in California?
Alta Elementary ranks No. 1,497 of 4,657 in reading and No. 889 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Alta Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 1 in math among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.5% meet the reading standard and 59.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alta Elementary compare with other schools in Reedley?
Alta Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Reedley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ReedleyHow does Alta Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Alta Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alta ElementaryThis school | 62.8% | 55.2% |
| Great Western Elementary | 52.9% | 59.3% |
| Jefferson Elementary | 54.8% | 54.8% |
