La Quinta Middle School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About La Quinta Middle School
La Quinta Middle School is a vibrant and diverse learning community located in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The school serves over 1,500 students in grades 6-8, and provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and career readiness. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment where students can reach their full potential.
La Quinta Middle School offers a wide range of activities and services to meet the needs of all students. The school offers a variety of clubs and sports teams, as well as a comprehensive music program. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities such as theater, art, and robotics.
The school is committed to creating a positive school climate that is welcoming to all students. The school has a strong focus on character education and emphasizes the importance of respect and responsibility. The school also strives to create a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving.
La Quinta Middle School is dedicated to providing an excellent education for all students. The school is committed to creating an environment that is conducive to learning and growth, and to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Address:
78-900 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253Phone:
(760) 777-4220
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
756 students
Overview La Quinta Middle School
La Quinta Middle School serves 756 students in grades 6-8.
La Quinta Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on La Quinta Middle School
La Quinta Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Quinta Middle School is 0.36, 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.
