La Loma Junior High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About La Loma Junior High School
La Loma Junior High School is a public middle school located in the city of La Loma, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. La Loma Junior High School provides a comprehensive educational experience for its students. The school offers a wide range of classes and activities that help students develop their academic, social, and emotional skills. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and other after-school programs.
At La Loma Junior High School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive. The faculty and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential. They provide a variety of resources and support services to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
La Loma Junior High School is dedicated to providing its students with a high-quality education. Through its rigorous curriculum and comprehensive support services, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond.
Address:
1800 Encina Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354Phone:
(209) 574-1906
Site:
Grades:
7 – 8
Enrollment:
732 students
Overview La Loma Junior High School
La Loma Junior High School serves 732 students in grades 7-8.
La Loma Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on La Loma Junior High School
La Loma Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of La Loma Junior High School is 0.61, 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.
