Parkway Middle School
Tel:
(619)668-5810
- Parkway Middle School serves 772 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Parkway Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Parkway Middle School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 772 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parkway Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parkway Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1909 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 38% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Parkway Middle School is Grossmont High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northmont Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Mesa Northmont Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 502 students
0.5 miles
9405 Gregory St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5830 0.5 K-6 502 - La Mesa Fletcher Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 660 students
0.7 miles
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5820 0.7 K-6 660 - San Diego Magnolia Science Academy San Diego Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 427 students
0.7 miles
6365 Lake Atlin Ave.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619)644-1300 0.7 6-8 427 - La Mesa Murray Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 750 students
1.0 miles
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5865 1.0 K-6 750 - San Diego Pershing Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 693 students
1.2 miles
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619)465-3234 1.2 6-8 693
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