Laton Middle

Summary:

Laton Middle is a public middle school located in Laton, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Laton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1336 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laton Middle consistently performs below the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 25.63% in ELA and 17.61% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.2% in 2018-2019 to 20.8% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Laton Middle's student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students, consistently rank in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, indicating significant achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Riverdale Elementary, Rafer Johnson Junior High, and Pioneer Middle, Laton Middle's academic performance is significantly lower, and its chronic absenteeism rates are much higher. Additionally, Laton Middle has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 46.73% to 88.34% free or reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6065 East Latonia
       Laton, CA  93242


(559) 922-4030

District: Laton Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2207th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,773 Help


Students who attend Laton Middle usually attend:

High:    Laton High

Feeder schools for Laton Middle:

Elementary:    Laton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.9%
White:
9.5%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laton Middle ranks worse than 79.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.9%), White (9.5%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laton Middle is 21.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laton Middle is $2,773.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Laton Middle 2207th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Laton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Laton Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Laton Joint Unified 1336th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Laton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.36 1412th 1769 20.2%
2005 19.76 1460th 1777 17.8%
2006 39.25 1030th 1804 42.9%
2007 26.89 1478th 1999 26.1%
2008 29.30 1458th 2005 27.3%
2009 40.23 1203rd 2063 41.7%
2010 28.78 1610th 2179 26.1%
2011 39.59 1373rd 2236 38.6%
2012 38.98 1387th 2259 38.6%
2013 32.56 1626th 2379 31.7%
2015 12.59 2273rd 2477 8.2%
2016 33.94 1523rd 2497 39.0%
2017 22.70 1946th 2508 22.4%
2018 9.43 2359th 2480 4.9%
2019 21.50 2117th 2715 22.0%
2021 8.44 871st 894 2.6%
2022 8.04 2689th 2740 1.9%
2023 15.50 2491st 2802 11.1%
2024 21.18 2207th 2777 20.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.03 334th 363 8.0%
2022 24.00 1496th 1540 2.9%
2023 27.19 1401st 1529 8.4%
2024 28.45 1312th 1477 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.28 2165th 2230 2.9%
2019 25.92 1838th 2369 22.4%
2021 10.24 707th 721 1.9%
2022 8.10 2419th 2458 1.6%
2023 18.01 2263rd 2549 11.2%
2024 23.24 2052nd 2575 20.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Laton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.36 2053rd 2262 9.2%
2019 26.03 1758th 2380 26.1%
2021 9.71 722nd 738 2.2%
2022 7.21 2491st 2509 0.7%
2023 11.20 2442nd 2547 4.1%
2024 25.27 1889th 2546 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Laton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.40 2236th 2273 1.6%
2019 17.37 2082nd 2407 13.5%
2021 8.86 752nd 763 1.4%
2022 10.18 2452nd 2527 3.0%
2023 22.89 1960th 2558 23.4%
2024 17.87 2171st 2547 14.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.29 1999th 2072 3.5%
2019 28.84 1578th 2213 28.7%
2022 8.15 2332nd 2359 1.1%
2023 14.52 2213th 2391 7.4%
2024 27.08 1754th 2383 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Laton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 48 0 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1989 45 1 3 50 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1990 61 2 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 50 1 2 62 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1992 95 1 4 107 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1993 101 1 6 114 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 83 0 4 129 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 63 3 3 150 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 63 3 3 150 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 58 2 3 154 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 57 3 4 146 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1999 52 2 3 133 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 48 0 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2001 39 0 1 132 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 38 0 1 154 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 38 0 1 154 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 35 0 0 163 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 36 0 0 165 0 n/a n/a 1 202
2006 33 1 2 157 0 n/a n/a 2 195
2007 36 1 1 137 0 n/a n/a 1 176
2008 31 n/a 1 136 1 n/a n/a 0 169
2009 26 1 0 138 0 0 1 0 166
2010 0 0 0 111 0 0 53 0 164
2011 1 0 0 133 0 0 28 0 162
2012 0 0 0 122 0 0 23 0 145
2013 17 3 0 133 0 0 0 0 153
2014 20 1 0 139 0 0 6 0 166
2015 16 2 0 139 0 0 16 0 173
2016 20 2 0 130 0 0 2 0 154
2017 21 1 0 124 0 0 13 0 159
2018 17 1 0 123 0 0 7 0 148
2019 17 3 0 116 0 0 5 0 141
2020 11 2 0 130 0 0 5 0 148
2021 17 4 0 132 0 0 7 0 160
2022 19 3 0 135 0 0 6 0 163
2023 25 3 0 140 2 0 2 0 172
2024 16 3 0 146 0 0 3 0 168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 97 4.4 22.0 n/a
1989 99 4.3 23.0 n/a
1990 119 5.4 22.0 n/a
1991 115 5.4 21.2 n/a
1992 207 5.5 37.6 64.7
1993 222 8.5 26.1 69.8
1994 216 10.5 20.6 70.8
1995 219 9.5 23.1 64.8
1996 219 9.5 23.1 64.8
1997 217 10.1 21.5 72.8
1998 210 9.5 22.1 77.6
1999 190 10.0 19.0 83.2
2000 181 9.5 19.1 86.2
2001 172 8.5 20.2 87.2
2002 193 8.5 22.7 81.3
2003 193 8.5 22.7 81.3
2004 198 9.0 22.0 81.8
2005 202 9.0 22.4 83.6
2006 195 9.0 21.7 85
2007 176 9.0 19.6 82.9
2008 169 9.0 18.8 72.8
2009 166 8.0 18.4 80.1
2010 164 8.0 20.5 88.4
2011 162 n/a n/a 82.7
2012 145 7.3 19.8 n/a
2013 153 7.6 20.0 86.9
2014 166 7.8 21.2 89.2
2015 173 6.0 28.8 92.5
2016 154 4.0 38.5 89
2017 159 6.0 26.5 81.8
2018 148 6.0 24.6 83.1
2019 141 9.1 15.4 83.7
2020 148 n/a n/a 91.2
2021 160 6.0 26.6 85
2022 163 6.0 27.1 81.6
2023 172 7.0 24.5 84.3
2024 168 7.8 21.5 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 97 4.4 22.0 n/a
1989 99 4.3 23.0 n/a
1990 119 5.4 22.0 n/a
1991 115 5.4 21.2 n/a
1992 207 5.5 37.6 64.7
1993 222 8.5 26.1 69.8
1994 216 10.5 20.6 70.8
1995 219 9.5 23.1 64.8
1996 219 9.5 23.1 64.8
1997 217 10.1 21.5 72.8
1998 210 9.5 22.1 77.6
1999 190 10.0 19.0 83.2
2000 181 9.5 19.1 86.2
2001 172 8.5 20.2 87.2
2002 193 8.5 22.7 81.3
2003 193 8.5 22.7 81.3
2004 198 9.0 22.0 81.8
2005 202 9.0 22.4 83.6
2006 195 9.0 21.7 85
2007 176 9.0 19.6 82.9
2008 169 9.0 18.8 72.8
2009 166 8.0 18.4 80.1
2010 164 8.0 20.5 88.4
2011 162 n/a n/a 82.7
2012 145 7.3 19.8 n/a
2013 153 7.6 20.0 86.9
2014 166 7.8 21.2 89.2
2015 173 6.0 28.8 92.5
2016 154 4.0 38.5 89
2017 159 6.0 26.5 81.8
2018 148 6.0 24.6 83.1
2019 141 9.1 15.4 83.7
2020 148 n/a n/a 91.2
2021 160 6.0 26.6 85
2022 163 6.0 27.1 81.6
2023 172 7.0 24.5 84.3
2024 168 7.8 21.5 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laton Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $2,773

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2117th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2491st of 2802 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laton Middle)30.418.3
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laton Joint Unified)30.418.3
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laton Middle)26.118.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laton Joint Unified)26.118.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laton Middle)278
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laton Joint Unified)278
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laton Middle)23.77.8
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laton Joint Unified)23.77.8
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laton Middle)36.226.5
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laton Joint Unified)36.226.5
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laton Middle)10.66
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laton Joint Unified)10.66
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Laton Middle)10.612.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Laton Joint Unified)10.612.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students141172
 22%
African American33
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic116140
 20.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1725
 47.1%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%84.3%
 0.6%


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Laton Middle ranks in the bottom 20.5% of California middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Laton Middle.

Students who attend Laton Middle usually go on to attend Laton High

Students at Laton Middle are 87% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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