Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Joya Elementary School 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 542 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
La Joya Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Joya Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Joya Elementary School?
542 students attend La Joya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Joya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Joya Elementary School?
La Joya Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Joya Elementary School offer ?
La Joya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Joya Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 542 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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