Serving 893 students in grades 7-8, La Colina Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 893 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
La Colina Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Colina Junior High School is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Colina Junior High School?
893 students attend La Colina Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of La Colina Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Colina Junior High School?
La Colina Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Colina Junior High School offer ?
La Colina Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Colina Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 893 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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