La Paz Middle School vs. Harden Middle School
Should you attend La Paz Middle School or Harden 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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Top Rankings
La Paz Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 1,148 students in grades 7-8, La Paz 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Serving 1,096 students in grades 7-8, Harden 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,148 students
1,096 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6382 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7365 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
605
590
Grade 8 Students
543
506
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
98%
91%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
19%
