La Entrada Middle

595 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

La Entrada Middle School, located in Menlo Park, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a rigorous curriculum in core subjects while providing various enrichment opportunities in arts, technology, and physical education.

The school is widely recognized for its high performance and commitment to student development, frequently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. Beyond academics, La Entrada places a significant emphasis on fostering social-emotional learning and character development, preparing students for the transition to high school. With its strategic location in the heart of the Silicon Valley area, the school benefits from an engaged parent community and a culture that prioritizes innovation and high expectations.

595

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Entrada Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	81
Black	4
Asian	117
Two or More	85
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
304 (51.2 %)
Asian
117 (19.7 %)
Two or More
85 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
81 (13.6 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Las Lomitas Elementary
Phone:	(650)854-3962
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4 130

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 120