Placerita Junior High vs La Mesa Junior High
La Mesa Junior High has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.6/10. In math proficiency, Placerita Junior High leads at 51.0%.
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.
Placerita Junior High
Newhall, CA
7.6/10
Middle School7th – 8th
920 students
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita, CA
8.3/10
Middle School7th – 8th
1,023 students
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| Metric | Placerita Junior High | La Mesa Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.8 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.3% | 32.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #2,137 of 9,557 | #859 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 78th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Placerita Junior High | La Mesa Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 53.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Placerita Junior High | La Mesa Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 920 | 1,023 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.3% | 32.9% |
| District | William S. Hart Union High | William S. Hart Union High |
| City | Newhall | Santa Clarita |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newhall (91321) | Santa Clarita (91351) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,281 | $112,888 |
| Median Home Value | $654,300 | $589,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,135 | $2,272 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.3% | 24.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 39 min |