Alondra Middle

735 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alondra Middle School, located in Paramount, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Paramount Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. With a focus on inclusive education, Alondra offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every learner has access to the tools necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Alondra Middle School emphasizes the importance of school culture and community engagement. The school provides students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership initiatives that encourage character building and collaboration. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Paramount community, Alondra strives to create a safe, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students to become responsible and active members of society.

735

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alondra Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	674
Black	27
Asian	11
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
674 (91.7%)
Black
27 (3.7%)
Asian
11 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
White
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Paramount Unified
Phone:	(562)602-8004
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	566
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 6 220

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 243