Newton Middle vs Sparks Middle
Sparks Middle has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 6.3/10. Newton Middle is significantly larger with 571 students, about 1.8× the size of Sparks Middle (320). In math proficiency, Newton Middle leads at 35.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Newton Middle
Hacienda Heights, CA
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
571 students
Sparks Middle
La Puente, CA
6.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
320 students
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| Metric | Newton Middle | Sparks Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 77.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #5,014 of 9,557 | #3,823 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Newton Middle | Sparks Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 41.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Newton Middle | Sparks Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 571 | 320 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 22.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 77.5% |
| District | Hacienda la Puente Unified | Hacienda la Puente Unified |
| City | Hacienda Heights | La Puente |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hacienda Heights (91745) | La Puente (91744) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,611 | $92,624 |
| Median Home Value | $778,700 | $585,900 |
| Median Rent | $2,246 | $1,873 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.0% | 13.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 31 min |