La Entrada Middle

le.llesd.org/

612 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

La Entrada Middle School, located in Menlo Park, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a rigorous curriculum in core subjects while providing various enrichment opportunities in arts, technology, and physical education.

The school is widely recognized for its high performance and commitment to student development, frequently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. Beyond academics, La Entrada places a significant emphasis on fostering social-emotional learning and character development, preparing students for the transition to high school. With its strategic location in the heart of the Silicon Valley area, the school benefits from an engaged parent community and a culture that prioritizes innovation and high expectations.

612

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Entrada Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	105
Black	4
Asian	130
Two or More	85

White
288 (47.1%)
Asian
130 (21.2%)
Hispanic
105 (17.2%)
Two or More
85 (13.9%)
Black
4 (0.7%)

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:	Las Lomitas Elementary
Phone:	(650)854-3962
Website:	http://le.llesd.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4 139

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 119