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#8677 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sparks Middle
Middle School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · La Puente, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15100 Giordano St., La Puente, CA 91744
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sparks Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sparks Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Puente), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,624
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$1,873/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Edgewood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Puente Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #29 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sparks Middle is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparks Middle
Sparks Middle is a public middle school in La Puente, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 320 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,677 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparks Middle
What grades does Sparks Middle serve?
Sparks Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sparks Middle?
Sparks Middle has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparks Middle rank in CA?
Sparks Middle ranks #8,677 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sparks Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparks Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sparks Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparks Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sparks Middle a charter school?
No, Sparks Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sparks Middle a Title I school?
No, Sparks Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparks Middle?
77.5% of students at Sparks Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (626) 933-5001
- Area population (ZIP 91744)
- 78,253
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91744; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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