La Joya Middle

www.vusd.org

758 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

La Joya Middle School is a public middle school located in Visalia, California, serving students within the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

As part of the broader VUSD community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective opportunities. By utilizing the district’s resources and focus on modern pedagogical standards, La Joya Middle aims to foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

758

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Joya Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	538
Black	14
Asian	25
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
538 (71.0 %)
White
140 (18.5 %)
Two or More
37 (4.9 %)
Asian
25 (3.3 %)
Black
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7921
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 375

Grade 8 383

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La Joya Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	375
Grade 8	383

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La Joya Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	50.7%
Male	374	49.3%

Middle School 4th - 6th