Serving 1,160 students in grades 7-8, La Paz 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 15% (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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
La Paz 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 Paz Middle School is 0.02, 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?
15% 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 Paz Middle School?
1,160 students attend La Paz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Paz Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Paz Middle School?
La Paz Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Paz Middle School offer ?
La Paz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Paz Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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