Los Coyotes Middle School (Closed 2021)

14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Los Coyotes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
371 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Los Coyotes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Coyotes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
59%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
14%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Los Coyotes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Los Coyotes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Coyotes Middle School?
371 students attend Los Coyotes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Los Coyotes Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Coyotes Middle School?
Los Coyotes Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Coyotes Middle School offer ?
Los Coyotes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Los Coyotes Middle School part of?
Los Coyotes Middle School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.

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