Alder Middle

www.fusd.net

964 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alder Middle School is a public educational institution located in Fontana, California, and serves as part of the Fontana Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares its students—typically ranging from grades 6 through 8—for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. By focusing on core curriculum standards while promoting personal development, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population within the growing community of Fontana.

In addition to its academic programs, Alder Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Through the Fontana Unified School District’s broader network, the school provides access to various extracurricular activities and resources designed to enhance the overall student experience. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting their official website at http://www.fusd.net.

964

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alder Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	870
Black	43
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
870 (90.2%)
Black
43 (4.5%)
White
32 (3.3%)
Two or More
8 (0.8%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5330
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	779
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 266

Grade 7 336

Grade 8 362