At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
158.5
Laton Middle: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Laton Middle
Laton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Laton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Laton Joint Unified. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87%) and White (9.7%). English learners represent 33.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laton Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic87%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Laton Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laton High
High · Grades 09–12
163 reported students
Laton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
274 reported students
Laton Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
12 reported students
Public schools near Laton Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle Middle · Charter · Pioneer Union Elementary | 06–08 | 550 | 4.9 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High Middle · Hanford Elementary | 07–08 | 505 | 7 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Junior High Middle · Hanford Elementary | 07–08 | 531 | 7.4 mi |
| Parkview Middle Middle · Armona Union Elementary | 05–08 | 443 | 8.3 mi |
| Ronald W. Reagan Elementary Middle · Charter · Kingsburg Elementary Charter | 04–06 | 619 | 8.5 mi |
| Island Community Day Middle · Charter · Kingsburg Elementary Charter | 04–08 | 2 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laton Middle
What grades does Laton Middle serve?
Laton Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Laton Joint Unified.
How many students attend Laton Middle?
Laton Middle reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 163 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laton Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 154 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Laton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laton Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laton Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Laton Middle in?
Laton Middle is part of Laton Joint Unified, based in Laton, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laton Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pioneer Middle (4.9 mi), Woodrow Wilson Junior High (7 mi), John F. Kennedy Junior High (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.