78-900 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
La Quinta Middle School serves 756 students in grades 6-8.
La Quinta Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Quinta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

La Quinta Middle School's student population of 756 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
756 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

La Quinta Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of La Quinta Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
13%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Quinta Middle School's ranking?

La Quinta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend La Quinta Middle School?

756 students attend La Quinta Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of La Quinta Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of La Quinta Middle School?

La Quinta Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does La Quinta Middle School offer ?

La Quinta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is La Quinta Middle School part of?

La Quinta Middle School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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