Sierra Vista Middle School vs. La Mesa Junior High School
Should you attend Sierra Vista Middle School or La Mesa Junior High 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
School
Top Rankings
Sierra Vista 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 803 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Vista 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 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Serving 1,014 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
803 students
1,014 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4165 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3668 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
258
-
Grade 7 Students
253
492
Grade 8 Students
292
522
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
90%
53%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
n/a
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.18
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
