Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy

9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 897 students in grades 6-8, Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : Parkway Middle serves the northern part of La Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living about 1.7 miles away from its boundaries and the furthest distance being around 2.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy's student population of 897 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
897 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3405 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
47%
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
39%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
37%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.70

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy's ranking?
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy is ranked #3405 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy often compared to?
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academyis 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy?
897 students attend Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy?
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy offer ?
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy part of?
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : Parkway Middle serves the northern part of La Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living about 1.7 miles away from its boundaries and the furthest distance being around 2.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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