For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 845 students in La Palma, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in La Palma, CA is Walker Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Palma, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Palma have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Palma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Palma, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Palma, CA include Walker Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Palma?
1 public middle schools are located in La Palma.
What is the racial composition of students in La Palma?
La Palma public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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