Summary:
Zip code 91942 contains one public middle school, Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy, serving grades 6-8 within the La Mesa-Spring Valley district.
This school maintains a stable, average performance compared to others across California, holding a 3-star rating for the last three years. It shows a notable strength in 6th grade English, where scores are well above average, but performance tends to decline in the upper grades, particularly in 8th grade English and across all math and science scores, which are slightly below state averages. A significant area for attention is the chronic absenteeism rate of 22.1%, which is higher than both the district and state averages and can impact student learning.
With a specialized focus on sports and health science, the school offers a thematic curriculum, though this is not yet reflected in higher standardized science test scores. It operates with typical resources for the area, including a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. For families, this school represents a consistent, mid-performing option in the community, with the data suggesting that supporting student attendance and navigating the academic transition through middle school could be key to helping more students succeed.
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