At a glance
Reported students
324
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
314
Altimira Middle: 324 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Altimira Middle
Altimira Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sonoma. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sonoma Valley Unified. NCES reports 324 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.3%) and White (14.8%). English learners represent 30.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Altimira Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.8%
- Hispanic83.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sonoma Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Verano Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
Sassarini Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
281 reported students
Flowery Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
Prestwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
275 reported students
Creekside High
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Sonoma Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,071 reported students
Public schools near Altimira Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowery Elementary Elementary · Sonoma Valley Unified | KG–05 | 368 | 0.7 mi |
| Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter Middle · Charter · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 31 | 8 mi |
| Kenilworth Junior High Middle · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 812 | 8.2 mi |
| Petaluma Accelerated Charter Middle · Charter · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 115 | 8.7 mi |
| Unidos Middle Middle · Napa Valley Unified | 06–08 | 599 | 9.6 mi |
| Redwood Middle Middle · Napa Valley Unified | 06–08 | 868 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Altimira Middle
What grades does Altimira Middle serve?
Altimira Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sonoma Valley Unified.
How many students attend Altimira Middle?
Altimira Middle reported 324 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Altimira Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 324 students and 20.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Altimira Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Altimira Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sonoma Valley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Altimira Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Altimira Middle in?
Altimira Middle is part of Sonoma Valley Unified, based in Sonoma, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Altimira Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Flowery Elementary (0.7 mi), Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter (8 mi), Kenilworth Junior High (8.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.