Los Coyotes Middle School (Closed 2023)

14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Los Coyotes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
39%
40%
(18-19)
60%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.59
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
2.7%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Coyotes Middle School?
371 students attend Los Coyotes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Los Coyotes Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Coyotes Middle School?
Los Coyotes Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Coyotes Middle School offer ?
Los Coyotes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Los Coyotes Middle School part of?
Los Coyotes Middle School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.

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