La Loma Junior High

Summary:

La Loma Junior High is a public middle school located in Modesto, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 679 students. The school is part of the Modesto City Elementary District, which is ranked 1224 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, La Loma Junior High struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics around 30% and 20%, respectively, compared to the district's 31% and 21% and the state's 47% and 36%. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.6% in 2020-2021 to 44.6% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average of around 12-13%. Student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, generally perform below their respective state averages in academic assessments.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Daniel J. Savage Middle and Elizabeth Ustach Middle in the Sylvan Union Elementary District, La Loma Junior High performs worse academically. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students (around 76-77%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that addressing the needs of students from low-income families should be a key priority.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1800 Encina Ave.
       Modesto, CA  95354-1502


(209) 574-1906

District: Modesto City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1801st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,549 Help


Students who attend La Loma Junior High usually attend:

High:    Peter Johansen High

Feeder schools for La Loma Junior High:

Elementary:    El Vista Elementary
    John Muir Elementary
    Lakewood Elementary
    Orville Wright Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.3%
White:
24.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Compare Details La Loma Junior High ranks worse than 64.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Modesto City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.3%), White (24.4%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Loma Junior High is 21.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Modesto City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Loma Junior High is $12,549, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Modesto City Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Loma Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Loma Junior High 1801st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See La Loma Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Modesto City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Modesto City Elementary 1224th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Loma Junior High

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Rank History for all students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.59 648th 1769 63.4%
2005 62.88 563rd 1777 68.3%
2006 67.14 498th 1804 72.4%
2007 74.23 400th 1999 80.0%
2008 54.29 831st 2005 58.6%
2009 49.65 982nd 2063 52.4%
2010 54.66 914th 2179 58.1%
2011 56.38 922nd 2236 58.8%
2012 46.86 1170th 2259 48.2%
2013 45.26 1288th 2379 45.9%
2015 33.19 1523rd 2477 38.5%
2016 36.65 1443rd 2497 42.2%
2017 30.04 1675th 2508 33.2%
2018 33.34 1571st 2480 36.7%
2019 33.61 1664th 2715 38.7%
2021 36.26 542nd 894 39.4%
2022 27.11 1889th 2740 31.1%
2023 25.33 2035th 2802 27.4%
2024 30.19 1801st 2777 35.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.63 406th 462 12.1%
2019 11.62 491st 554 11.4%
2022 12.14 585th 665 12.0%
2023 8.70 618th 678 8.8%
2024 13.11 620th 699 11.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.08 1204th 1364 11.7%
2019 27.91 1238th 1442 14.1%
2021 39.90 190th 363 47.7%
2022 35.07 973rd 1540 36.8%
2023 32.81 1083rd 1529 29.2%
2024 36.32 883rd 1477 40.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.88 1154th 1538 25.0%
2024 37.33 851st 1550 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.33 1640th 2230 26.5%
2019 26.40 1820th 2369 23.2%
2021 41.47 399th 721 44.7%
2022 30.03 1696th 2458 31.0%
2023 23.88 2019th 2549 20.8%
2024 28.48 1843rd 2575 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.33 1693rd 2262 25.2%
2019 25.15 1785th 2380 25.0%
2021 35.24 457th 738 38.1%
2022 26.37 1780th 2509 29.1%
2023 30.00 1651st 2547 35.2%
2024 30.33 1657th 2546 34.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.93 1092nd 1369 20.2%
2019 25.31 1192nd 1491 20.1%
2021 27.16 288th 354 18.6%
2022 30.82 1033rd 1531 32.5%
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Rank History for Male students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 1215th 2273 46.5%
2019 40.04 1315th 2407 45.4%
2021 37.82 439th 763 42.5%
2022 28.37 1722nd 2527 31.9%
2023 20.92 2054th 2558 19.7%
2024 29.64 1693rd 2547 33.5%
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Rank History for African American students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.64 213th 643 66.9%
2022 27.45 475th 637 25.4%
2024 19.42 553rd 626 11.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 1436th 2072 30.7%
2019 27.09 1636th 2213 26.1%
2022 27.43 1724th 2359 26.9%
2023 24.11 1873rd 2391 21.7%
2024 34.98 1463rd 2383 38.6%
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Rank History for White students at La Loma Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 983rd 1496 34.3%
2019 36.28 1021st 1602 36.3%
2022 23.67 1202nd 1555 22.7%
2023 23.96 1194th 1552 23.1%
2024 23.87 1186th 1535 22.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for La Loma Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 630 15 54 148 4 n/a n/a 0 851
1989 701 8 79 210 7 n/a n/a 0 1005
1990 746 17 96 225 3 n/a n/a 0 1087
1991 725 21 94 269 3 n/a n/a 0 1112
1992 668 20 78 155 5 n/a n/a 0 926
1993 665 21 85 185 9 n/a n/a 0 965
1994 659 14 87 219 6 n/a n/a 0 985
1995 644 19 70 207 10 n/a n/a 0 950
1996 644 19 70 207 10 n/a n/a 0 950
1997 570 25 69 235 6 n/a n/a 0 905
1998 560 35 65 253 13 n/a n/a 0 926
1999 630 32 60 240 13 n/a n/a 10 985
2000 596 37 55 246 13 n/a n/a 0 947
2001 578 43 57 278 13 n/a n/a 0 969
2002 592 38 49 333 10 n/a n/a 0 1022
2003 592 38 49 333 10 n/a n/a 0 1022
2004 573 48 47 360 16 n/a n/a 4 1048
2005 528 42 44 373 17 n/a n/a 7 1011
2006 461 43 42 366 11 n/a n/a 16 939
2007 412 35 47 349 16 n/a n/a 8 867
2008 393 42 40 314 13 n/a n/a 0 802
2009 387 39 28 305 10 4 18 0 791
2010 241 34 18 216 4 4 15 0 532
2011 327 33 28 290 7 5 27 0 717
2012 295 39 25 296 7 5 30 0 697
2013 275 34 22 341 7 4 33 0 716
2014 266 26 24 384 3 6 28 0 737
2015 252 29 23 391 8 5 35 0 743
2016 247 25 17 368 10 6 43 0 716
2017 238 26 14 377 7 6 46 0 714
2018 230 25 13 421 5 6 48 0 748
2019 218 13 18 402 3 3 54 0 711
2020 193 14 21 402 4 5 71 0 710
2021 194 21 21 409 4 9 74 0 732
2022 172 19 13 399 2 5 55 0 665
2023 166 20 16 416 0 5 56 0 679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Loma Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 851 36.6 23.2 n/a
1989 1005 41.0 24.5 n/a
1990 1087 47.1 23.0 n/a
1991 1112 47.4 23.4 n/a
1992 926 48.2 19.2 16.1
1993 965 42.7 22.6 25.6
1994 985 42.6 23.1 24.6
1995 950 41.8 22.7 36.8
1996 950 41.8 22.7 36.8
1997 905 36.8 24.6 28.8
1998 926 40.2 23.0 28.6
1999 985 42.4 23.2 25.7
2000 947 40.6 23.3 47.1
2001 969 39.8 24.3 25.4
2002 1022 41.6 24.6 43.8
2003 1022 41.6 24.6 43.8
2004 1048 44.5 23.6 46.4
2005 1011 43.0 23.5 57.5
2006 939 41.8 22.5 65.8
2007 867 38.6 22.5 57.7
2008 802 40.4 19.9 61
2009 791 18.9 33.1 63.8
2010 532 30.8 17.2 99.4
2011 717 n/a n/a 69.3
2012 697 27.0 25.7 n/a
2013 716 29.2 24.4 70.8
2014 737 30.7 23.9 73.3
2015 743 32.0 23.2 75.2
2016 716 32.0 22.3 72.5
2017 714 30.6 23.2 72
2018 748 29.6 25.2 75.3
2019 711 30.4 23.3 74.8
2020 710 n/a n/a 79.3
2021 732 32.3 22.6 74.9
2022 665 32.6 20.3 77.1
2023 679 31.0 21.8 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Loma Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 851 36.6 23.2 n/a
1989 1005 41.0 24.5 n/a
1990 1087 47.1 23.0 n/a
1991 1112 47.4 23.4 n/a
1992 926 48.2 19.2 16.1
1993 965 42.7 22.6 25.6
1994 985 42.6 23.1 24.6
1995 950 41.8 22.7 36.8
1996 950 41.8 22.7 36.8
1997 905 36.8 24.6 28.8
1998 926 40.2 23.0 28.6
1999 985 42.4 23.2 25.7
2000 947 40.6 23.3 47.1
2001 969 39.8 24.3 25.4
2002 1022 41.6 24.6 43.8
2003 1022 41.6 24.6 43.8
2004 1048 44.5 23.6 46.4
2005 1011 43.0 23.5 57.5
2006 939 41.8 22.5 65.8
2007 867 38.6 22.5 57.7
2008 802 40.4 19.9 61
2009 791 18.9 33.1 63.8
2010 532 30.8 17.2 99.4
2011 717 n/a n/a 69.3
2012 697 27.0 25.7 n/a
2013 716 29.2 24.4 70.8
2014 737 30.7 23.9 73.3
2015 743 32.0 23.2 75.2
2016 716 32.0 22.3 72.5
2017 714 30.6 23.2 72
2018 748 29.6 25.2 75.3
2019 711 30.4 23.3 74.8
2020 710 n/a n/a 79.3
2021 732 32.3 22.6 74.9
2022 665 32.6 20.3 77.1
2023 679 31.0 21.8 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Loma Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,549

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Loma Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1664th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2035th of 2802 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Loma Junior High)35.829.7
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modesto City Elementary)31.526.9
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (La Loma Junior High)28.618.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Modesto City Elementary)22.115.5
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Loma Junior High)39.428.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modesto City Elementary)29.225.9
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (La Loma Junior High)24.614.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Modesto City Elementary)18.314.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (La Loma Junior High)23.217.6
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Modesto City Elementary)16.414.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students711679
 4.5%
African American1320
 53.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic402416
 3.5%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White218166
 23.9%
Two or More Races5456
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%76.3%
 1.5%


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La Loma Junior High ranks 1801st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at La Loma Junior High are 61% Hispanic, 24% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend La Loma Junior High usually go on to attend Peter Johansen High

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended La Loma Junior High.


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