La Joya Elementary School
Tel:
(831)443-7216
- La Joya Elementary School serves 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- La Joya Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Joya Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Joya Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7405 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Rita Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Joya Elementary School is Everett Alvarez High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bolsa Knolls Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bolsa Knolls Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas Bolsa Knolls Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 652 students
0.3 miles
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-3300 0.3 6-8 652 - Salinas Gavilan View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 552 students
0.6 miles
18250 Vab Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-7212 0.6 6-8 552 - Salinas Mckinnon Grades: K-5 | 533 students
1.2 miles
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-7224 1.2 K-5 533 - Salinas Santa Rita Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 656 students
1.2 miles
2014 S. Santa Rita St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-7221 1.2 K-5 656 - Salinas New Republic Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
1.6 miles
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-7246 1.6 K-5 601
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