Castaic Middle School vs. La Mesa Junior High School
Should you attend Castaic Middle School or La Mesa Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades 7-8, Castaic Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,014 students in grades 7-8, La Mesa Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
431 students
1,014 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3668 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
209
492
Grade 8 Students
222
522
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
49%
53%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
37%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
