Enrollment
647
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Contenta Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Contenta Middle
La Contenta Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Yucca Valley, California, enrolling 647 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,842 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #246.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 647 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students) and Twentynine Palms High (719 students) alongside La Contenta Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Contenta Middle compares
La Contenta Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morongo Unified, which includes La Contenta Middle.
$15,753
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 72.7%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Contenta Middle a good school?
La Contenta Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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