LA LOMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

La Loma Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Modesto City Elementary school district, located in Modesto, CA with about 748 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, La Loma Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

La Loma Junior High, located on Encina Avenue in Modesto, California, serves as a foundational middle school campus within the Modesto City Schools district. The school is known for fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic and social-emotional developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8. Its central location in Modesto makes it a key educational hub for the surrounding community, providing a structured setting aimed at preparing young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic engagement, offering a curriculum designed to build essential skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with support services, La Loma Junior High strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel connected, challenged, and encouraged to develop the habits of mind necessary for future academic and personal success.

For more information, contact La Loma Junior High at (209) 574-1906 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.