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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Overview
Serving 1,160 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,127 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,160 students
1,127 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
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
548
564
Grade 8 Students
612
563
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
99%
93%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
15%
