Alvarado Intermediate

1901 S. Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

648 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Alvarado Intermediate School, located in Rowland Heights, California, is a key academic institution within the Rowland Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English, and history—with a variety of elective offerings, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their personal interests and develop their talents.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Alvarado Intermediate is known for its commitment to student growth, character development, and community engagement. The school utilizes a collaborative approach that involves teachers, staff, parents, and students to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. By prioritizing technology integration, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning, Alvarado strives to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

648

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alvarado Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	318
Black	9
Asian	287
Two or More	21

Hispanic
318 (49.1 %)
Asian
287 (44.3 %)
Two or More
21 (3.2 %)
White
13 (2.0 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)964-2358
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 7 307

Grade 8 341