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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

La Joya Middle

Visalia Unified · Tulare County · 4711 West La Vida, Visalia, CA 93277-1219

(559) 730-7921 · www.vusd.org

4/10
#796
Rank 796 out of 1,315
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #725 · 45th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #907 · 31st percentile
Science5/10 · #714 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Joya Middle sits in the heart of Visalia, a Central Valley city that blends small-town warmth with a surprisingly robust local economy anchored by agriculture, healthcare, and retail. The school serves seventh and eighth graders in a working-class neighborhood where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community, and the school reflects that close-knit culture. It's a solid middle-of-the-road option for families in the area, with science and English scores outpacing math, so students who need extra support with numbers may benefit from some additional resources outside the classroom.

Student Demographics

675 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
514 (76%)
White
113 (17%)
Asian
13 (2%)
Multiple Races
13 (2%)
Other
22 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners93 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged495 (73%)
Students with Disabilities116 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

727
Enrollment
34.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #923 · 33rd percentile

60 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found