- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Mesa, CA
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062025002441
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 17
- public schools in La Mesa · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.9:1
- large classes for California
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy ranks #12 of 17 public schools in La Mesa, CA.
School address
District: La Mesa-Spring Valley · California
NCES ID 062025002441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy grew from 626 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 062025002441 · La Mesa, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 30.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students)
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy grew from 626 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Mesa Arts A
La Mesa Arts Academy
1,059 students
- This school
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
897 students
- Sci Tech Engr
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
800 students
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
608 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Academy
597 students
- Fletcher Hills
Fletcher Hills Elementary
540 students
What this shows Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy compares
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 897 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 37.1%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 6.7%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for La Mesa-Spring Valley reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Arts Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murdock Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fletcher Hills Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
How many students attend Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy has 897 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Mesa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is 30.9:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
42.2% of students at Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in La Mesa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy rank among public schools in La Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy ranks #12 of 17 public schools in La Mesa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Besides Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy, La Mesa-Spring Valley also operates La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students), Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa (800 students), and Murdock Elementary (608 students). See the La Mesa-Spring Valley district page for the complete list.