Serving 647 students in grades 7-8, La Contenta Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Contenta Middle serves the west part of Twentynine Palms, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 379.2 square miles. The average drive to the school from the attendance zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching nearly 27 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Contenta Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Contenta Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Contenta Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7605 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Contenta Middle School's ranking?
La Contenta Middle School is ranked #7605 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Contenta Middle School?
647 students attend La Contenta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of La Contenta Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Contenta Middle School?
La Contenta Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Contenta Middle School offer ?
La Contenta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Contenta Middle School part of?
La Contenta Middle School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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