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