Parkway Middle School

9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 580 students in grades 7-8, Parkway Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 46% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 62% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Parkway Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
580 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkway Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
46%
40%
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(18-19)
62%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkway Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
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White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Parkway Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkway Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkway Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parkway Middle School often compared to?
Parkway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Mesa Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkway Middle School?
580 students attend Parkway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Parkway Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkway Middle School offer ?
Parkway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Parkway Middle School part of?
Parkway Middle School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 46% (Top 1%)
  • : 62% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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