Below Average
#7859 of 9,539 schools in CA
La Contenta Middle
Middle School · Morongo Unified · Twenty Nine Palms, CA
A Morongo Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1209, Twenty Nine Palms, CA 92277
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Contenta Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Contenta Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,515
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Morongo Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentynine Palms Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morongo Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Contenta Middle is listed in Morongo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Contenta Middle
La Contenta Middle is a public middle school in Twenty Nine Palms, CA, part of Morongo Unified, serving approximately 645 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,859 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Contenta Middle
What grades does La Contenta Middle serve?
La Contenta Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend La Contenta Middle?
La Contenta Middle has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Contenta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Contenta Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Contenta Middle rank in CA?
La Contenta Middle ranks #7,859 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Contenta Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
La Contenta Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Contenta Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Contenta Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Contenta Middle a charter school?
No, La Contenta Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Contenta Middle a Title I school?
No, La Contenta Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Contenta Middle?
71.9% of students at La Contenta Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (760) 228-1802
- Area population (ZIP 92277)
- 27,742
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92277; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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