- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yucca Valley, CA
La Contenta Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Contenta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062586009163
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Contenta Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Yucca Valley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Contenta Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Contenta Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Yucca Valley, CA.
School address
District: Morongo Unified · California
NCES ID 062586009163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
La Contenta Middle held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062586009163 · Yucca Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 21.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucca Valley High (1,168 students)
La Contenta Middle held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Contenta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucca Valley H
Yucca Valley High
1,168 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms High
719 students
- This school
La Contenta Middle
647 students
- Onaga Elementa
Onaga Elementary
586 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms Elementary
579 students
- Yucca Valley E
Yucca Valley Elementary
545 students
What this shows La Contenta Middle reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Contenta Middle compares
La Contenta Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, La Contenta Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morongo Unified reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Contenta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onaga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Contenta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Contenta Middle
How many students attend La Contenta Middle?
La Contenta Middle has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yucca Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Contenta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Contenta Middle is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Contenta Middle?
62.5% of students at La Contenta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Contenta Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Contenta Middle is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Yucca Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Contenta Middle?
La Contenta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Contenta Middle rank among public schools in Yucca Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, La Contenta Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Yucca Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yucca Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Morongo Unified?
Besides La Contenta Middle, Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students), Twentynine Palms High (719 students), and Onaga Elementary (586 students). See the Morongo Unified district page for the complete list.