For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 890 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 87% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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