John Gutierrez Middle School

La Joya Elementary School is an educational institution that offers a range of academic and enrichment programs. The school enrolls more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers classes in English, science, mathematics and language arts. La Joya Elementary School organizes field trips. The school operates a parent-teacher association and school site council. It is governed by the Santa Rita Union School District, which is also known as SRUSD. The Santa Rita Union School District additionally governs Gavilan View Middle School, New Republic Elementary and McKinnon Elementary. The district s Santa Rita Elementary administers preschool and Head Start programs.

Gavilan View Middle School offers a variety of educational and enrichment programs for students. It teaches various subjects, including math, science and technology, social studies, health education, English, computer science, arts and crafts, music and physical education. Gavilan View Middle School promotes physical development of the students through several athletic activities, such as basketball, cross country, baseball, and track and field. Its library has a large collection of books, encyclopedias, magazines, dictionaries and other reference materials for students and teachers. The school also offers individual and group guidance counseling sessions to students. Gavilan View Middle School has its campus in Salinas, Calif.