Serving 580 students in grades 7-8, Parkway Middle 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parkway Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkway Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3394 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkway Middle School's ranking?
Parkway Middle School is ranked #3394 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Parkway Middle School often compared to?
Parkway Middle Schoolis 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 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkway Middle School?
580 students attend Parkway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Parkway Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkway Middle School offer ?
Parkway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Parkway Middle School part of?
Parkway Middle School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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