Altimira Middle

324 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Altimira Middle School is a public school located in the heart of Sonoma, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. It is known for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Altimira Middle School places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and elective programs that cater to diverse student interests. Situated in the scenic Sonoma Valley, the school leverages its location to encourage environmental awareness and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and a mission to promote inclusivity, the school strives to provide a structured yet dynamic learning space that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

324

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Altimira Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	270
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
270 (83.3%)
White
48 (14.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Sonoma Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)935-6020
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 99

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 118