How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Mesa Junior High | Sierra Vista Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Canyon Country, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 946 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 39.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | La Mesa Junior High | Sierra Vista Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,249 | $15,249 |
| District | William S. Hart Union High | William S. Hart Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Mesa Junior High | Sierra Vista Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.7% | 22.3% |
| African American | 7.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.8% | 68.8% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Mesa Junior High | Sierra Vista Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 255:1 | 355:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 22.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.