Serving 717 students in grades 7-8, La Joya Middle 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 717 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
La Joya Middle 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 Middle School is 0.42, 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Joya Middle School?
717 students attend La Joya Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of La Joya Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Joya Middle School?
La Joya Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Joya Middle School offer ?
La Joya Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Joya Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 717 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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