Parkway Middle School vs. La Mesa Arts Academy
Should I attend Parkway Middle School or La Mesa Arts Academy? 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
School
Top Rankings
Parkway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
La Mesa Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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%).
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).
Serving 1,095 students in grades 4-8, La Mesa Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
4-8
Total Students
580 students
1,095 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#715 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
105
Grade 5 Students
-
133
Grade 6 Students
-
175
Grade 7 Students
269
334
Grade 8 Students
311
348
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
44%
36%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%
