Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy

9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942

www.lmsvschools.org

626 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Parkway Middle School, located in the Park Plaza neighborhood of La Mesa, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7–8 within the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the campus offers a structured curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities designed to engage diverse student interests.

Beyond its academic programs, Parkway Middle School places a high value on community involvement and school spirit. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including sports, student organizations, and arts programs, which help students build leadership skills and a sense of belonging. By utilizing its location in the heart of La Mesa, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, striving to provide a safe and encouraging space where students can explore their potential and develop the foundational skills necessary for future success.

626

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	289
Black	41
Asian	33
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
289 (46.2 %)
White
208 (33.3 %)
Two or More
51 (8.2 %)
Black
41 (6.6 %)
Asian
33 (5.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5810
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 293