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La Loma Junior High

Modesto City Elementary · Stanislaus County · 1800 Encina Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354-1502

(209) 574-1906

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4/10
#838
Rank 838 out of 1,315
Top 64%
English Language Arts4/10 · #914 · 31st percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #816 · 38th percentile
Science5/10 · #730 · 45th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Loma Junior High sits in Modesto's central valley, serving seventh and eighth graders in a city that's known for its tight-knit neighborhoods and agricultural roots. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families in the area who want a familiar, community-grounded middle school experience without venturing far from home. Modesto itself has a lot of local pride, and families here tend to value schools that keep kids connected to their community while building foundational skills heading into high school.

Student Demographics

628 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
390 (62%)
White
158 (25%)
Multiple Races
29 (5%)
Asian
16 (3%)
African American
12 (2%)
Other
23 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners173 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged492 (78%)
Students with Disabilities88 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

705
Enrollment
34.8
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 Programs7/10 · #536 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found