Los Coyotes Middle School
Tel:
(562) 210-3595
- Los Coyotes Middle School serves 437 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Los Coyotes Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Los Coyotes Middle School's student population of 437 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Los Coyotes Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Los Coyotes Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #4537 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 17% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Los Coyotes Middle School is La Mirada High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charles G. Emery Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eastwood Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Mirada Eastwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
0.3 miles
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650 0.3 K-5 471 - La Mirada La Pluma Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 476 students
0.7 miles
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205 0.7 K-5 476 - La Mirada La Mirada High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,006 students
1.0 miles
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315 1.0 9-12 2,006 - Buena Park Charles G. Emery Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 655 students
1.1 miles
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134 1.1 K-8 655 - Buena Park Gordon H. Beatty Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 767 students
1.1 miles
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160 1.1 K-6 767
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