La Vina Middle

www.duesd.org/schools/lavinams/

521 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

La Vina Middle School is located in Delano, California, and operates as part of the Delano Union School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the rigorous demands of secondary education.

Beyond its core curriculum, La Vina Middle School actively works to engage its student body through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the Delano Union School District, the school aims to maintain high educational standards and promote a culture of inclusivity and achievement. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the Delano area, prioritizing strong communication and partnership with parents to support each student's long-term success.

521

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Vina Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	417
Black	2
Asian	85
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
417 (80.0%)
Asian
85 (16.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
White
7 (1.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)721-3601
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/lavinams/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 165

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 187