La Vina Middle

www.duesd.org/schools/lavinams/

533 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

La Vina Middle School is located in Delano, California, and operates as part of the Delano Union School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the rigorous demands of secondary education.

Beyond its core curriculum, La Vina Middle School actively works to engage its student body through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the Delano Union School District, the school aims to maintain high educational standards and promote a culture of inclusivity and achievement. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the Delano area, prioritizing strong communication and partnership with parents to support each student's long-term success.

533

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Vina Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	419
Black	4
Asian	92
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
419 (78.6 %)
Asian
92 (17.3 %)
White
8 (1.5 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)721-3601
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/lavinams/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 180

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 169