La Mesa Junior High School

26623 May Way
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,021 students in grades 7-8, La Mesa Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

La Mesa Junior High School's student population of 1,021 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,021 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

La Mesa Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Mesa Junior High School is 0.59, which is less 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)
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Mesa Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
15%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of La Mesa Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Mesa Junior High School's ranking?
La Mesa Junior High School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Mesa Junior High School often compared to?
La Mesa Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Middle School, Sierra Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend La Mesa Junior High School?
1,021 students attend La Mesa Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of La Mesa Junior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa Junior High School?
La Mesa Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Mesa Junior High School offer ?
La Mesa Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Mesa Junior High School part of?
La Mesa Junior High School is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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