Summary:
Two middle schools serve ZIP code 92392: Larrea Middle, which serves grades 7–8, and Mesa Linda Middle, which serves grades 6–8; each enrolls about 750 students. In 2025–26, Larrea had 32% of students proficient in English language arts (ELA), 15% in math, and 19% in science. Mesa Linda had 15%, 5%, and 6%, respectively. State rates were 49% in ELA, 38% in math, and 36% in science. The most important finding is that Larrea outperformed Mesa Linda in every reported subject, but both schools were substantially below state proficiency rates.
Larrea Middle stands out as the stronger of the two: its lead over Mesa Linda Middle was 18 percentage points in ELA, 10 in math, and 13 in science. The lead also appears in grade-matched results: in grade 8, Larrea was ahead by 17 points in ELA, 14 in math, and 13 in science. SchoolDigger ranked Larrea in the 19th percentile statewide and gave it 1 star; Mesa Linda was in the 2nd percentile and received 0 stars. Even the higher-scoring school remained below the state in all three subjects.
Results over time show improvement in ELA at both schools, but math is a shared concern. From 2024–25 to 2025–26, ELA proficiency rose by 6 points at Larrea and 3 at Mesa Linda, while math fell by 2 and 3 points, respectively. Science rose by 7 points at Larrea but fell by 2 at Mesa Linda. Other measures offer context, not explanations: in 2024–25, Larrea had 769 students, a 19.4 student-teacher ratio, and 78% free/reduced lunch eligible; Mesa Linda had 735 students, a 17.6 ratio, and 73% free/reduced lunch eligible. In 2025–26, chronic absenteeism was 35% at Larrea and 43% at Mesa Linda, compared with 18% statewide.
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