Laton Middle School in Laton, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Laton Middle School is a rural public school in Laton, California that is part of Laton Joint Unified School District. It serves 168 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 28.0:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

168 Students

6 Teachers

6065 E LATONIA AVE

Laton, CA 93242 View local requests

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Laton Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ayala

Ms. Jordan

Ms. Monarrez

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Laton Middle School Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

87%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Laton Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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