La Paz Intermediate
Tel:
(949)830-1720
- La Paz Intermediate serves 867 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- La Paz Intermediate placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
La Paz Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- La Paz Intermediate's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 867 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- La Paz Intermediate is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Paz Intermediate is 0.60, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1365 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 56% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saddleback Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to La Paz Intermediate is Esperanza Education Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Linda Vista Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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Grades: 7-12 | 108 students
0.1 miles
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(949)830-5470 0.1 7-12 108 - Mission Viejo Linda Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 343 students
0.1 miles
25222 Pericia Dr.
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(949)830-0970 0.1 K-6 343 - Mission Viejo Mission Viejo High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,221 students
0.3 miles
25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)837-7722 0.3 9-12 2,221 - Mission Viejo De Portola Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 513 students
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27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)586-5830 0.5 K-6 513 - Mission Viejo Newhart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,249 student
1.0 miles
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)855-0162 1.0 6-8 1,249
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