Alta Loma Middle

116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080

628 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alta Loma Middle School, located in South San Francisco, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the South San Francisco Unified School District, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for providing a structured learning environment that balances core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history—with various elective opportunities that encourage student exploration and creativity.

Beyond its academic focus, Alta Loma Middle School strives to create an inclusive and supportive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize community involvement and parent engagement, seeking to build a collaborative network that supports student success. With a commitment to addressing the diverse needs of its student body, the school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to keep students competitive in an evolving educational landscape. Ultimately, Alta Loma aims to provide a safe, nurturing space where students can transition successfully from childhood to adolescence while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future achievement.

628

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Loma Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	305
Black	6
Asian	215
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
305 (48.6 %)
Asian
215 (34.2 %)
White
45 (7.2 %)
Two or More
34 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)

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:	South San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(650)877-8797
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 225

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 197