Serving 705 students in grades 7-8, La Loma Junior High 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 75% 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: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Loma Junior High serves the northeast part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Loma Junior High School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Loma Junior High 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 Loma Junior High School is 0.55, 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
#6784 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)34.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Loma Junior High School's ranking?
La Loma Junior High School is ranked #6784 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Loma Junior High School often compared to?
La Loma Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salida Middle School - Vella Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Loma Junior High School?
705 students attend La Loma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of La Loma Junior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Loma Junior High School?
La Loma Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Loma Junior High School offer ?
La Loma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Loma Junior High School part of?
La Loma Junior High School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.
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