At a glance
Reported students
727
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
594
La Joya Middle: 727 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
23.2:1 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
- 772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about La Joya Middle
La Joya Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Visalia. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Visalia Unified. NCES reports 727 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.2:1, above 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 (75.4%) and White (17.3%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking La Joya Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.32 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.3%
- Hispanic75.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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 Visalia Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Green Acres Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
761 reported students
Divisadero Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
769 reported students
Valley Oak Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
952 reported students
Ridgeview Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
975 reported students
Manuel F. Hernandez
Elementary · Grades KG–06
707 reported students
Oak Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
756 reported students
Public schools near La Joya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divisadero Middle Middle · Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 769 | 2.2 mi |
| Green Acres Middle Middle · Visalia Unified | 06–08 | 761 | 3 mi |
| Ridgeview Middle Middle · Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 975 | 3.9 mi |
| Los Tules Middle Middle · Tulare City | 06–08 | 569 | 5.2 mi |
| Valley Oak Middle Middle · Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 952 | 5.5 mi |
| Live Oak Middle Middle · Tulare City | 07–08 | 458 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Joya Middle
What grades does La Joya Middle serve?
La Joya Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Visalia Unified.
How many students attend La Joya Middle?
La Joya Middle reported 727 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 772 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Joya Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.2:1, based on 727 students and 31.32 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 La Joya Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Joya Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Visalia Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Joya Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Joya Middle in?
La Joya Middle is part of Visalia Unified, based in Visalia, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Joya Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Divisadero Middle (2.2 mi), Green Acres Middle (3 mi), Ridgeview Middle (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.