La Mesa Junior High School vs. Sierra Vista Middle School
Should I attend La Mesa Junior High School or Sierra Vista Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Sierra Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Vista Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
1,021 students
181 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
516
86
Grade 8 Students
505
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
61%
95%
% Black
11%
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% White
15%
1%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
2%
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Diversity Score
0.59
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
13%
