La Mesa Junior High School vs. Sierra Vista Middle School
Should you attend La Mesa Junior High School or Sierra Vista Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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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 1,017 students in grades 7-8, La Mesa Junior High School 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 270 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
1,017 students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3538 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7013 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
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76
Grade 7 Students
471
92
Grade 8 Students
546
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
13%
4%
% Hispanic
57%
94%
% Black
8%
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% White
18%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%