La Paz Intermediate
Tel:
(949)830-1720
- La Paz Intermediate serves 920 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
La Paz Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- La Paz Intermediate's student population of 920 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 920 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Paz Intermediate's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 27:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1228 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saddleback Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Paz Intermediate is Esperanza (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Esperanza (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Linda Vista Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mission Viejo Esperanza Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 109 students
0.1 miles
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)830-5470 0.1 7-12 109 - Mission Viejo Linda Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 360 students
0.1 miles
25222 Pericia Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)830-0970 0.1 K-6 360 - Mission Viejo Mission Viejo High School Grades: 9-12 | 2324 students
0.3 miles
25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)837-7722 0.3 9-12 2324 - Mission Viejo De Portola Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 540 students
0.5 miles
27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)586-5830 0.5 K-6 540 - Mission Viejo Newhart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1189 students
1.0 miles
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)855-0162 1.0 6-8 1189
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