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La Contenta Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
7050 La Contenta Rd., Yucca Valley, CA 92284 · (760) 228-1802 · Part of Morongo Unified School District
Students
647
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–8
What stands out about La Contenta Middle
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.7% since 2020
On the path
Where Joshua Tree kids come from and go next.
K–62 schoolsDepends on your address
7–8La Contenta MiddleYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
7050 La Contenta Rd., Yucca Valley
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7320
Grade 8327
Enrollment over time
733’20
719’21
650’22
645’23
647’24
Down 11.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 36%Black 5%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.