Below Average
#7559 of 9,539 schools in CA
Laton Middle
Middle School · Laton Joint Unified · Laton, CA
A Laton Joint Unified middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7, Laton, CA 93242
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laton Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laton 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average398/100K
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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
$61,250
Median home value
$347,400
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laton Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Pioneer MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 558 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Laton Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laton Middle is listed in Laton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laton Middle
Laton Middle is a public middle school in Laton, CA, part of Laton Joint Unified, serving approximately 168 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,559 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laton Middle
What grades does Laton Middle serve?
Laton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Laton Middle?
Laton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laton Middle is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laton Middle rank in CA?
Laton Middle ranks #7,559 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Laton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Laton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Laton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laton Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laton Middle a charter school?
No, Laton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laton Middle a Title I school?
No, Laton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laton Middle?
75.6% of students at Laton 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (559) 922-4030
- Area population (ZIP 93242)
- 2,611
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 93242; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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