Alma Fuerte Public

524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alma Fuerte Public ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Alma Fuerte Public ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Alma Fuerte Public's student population of 185 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Alma Fuerte Public ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Fuerte Public is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (CA)
#8420 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
34%
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11-19%
47%
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<50%
29%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
65%
56%
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Black
24%
5%
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White
6%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma Fuerte Public's ranking?
Alma Fuerte Public is ranked #8420 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alma Fuerte Public?
185 students attend Alma Fuerte Public.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Alma Fuerte Public students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alma Fuerte Public?
Alma Fuerte Public has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alma Fuerte Public offer ?
Alma Fuerte Public offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alma Fuerte Public part of?
Alma Fuerte Public is part of Alma Fuerte Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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