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26623 May Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351-5577
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 292/1,204 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 308/1,204 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,017 |
| Low-Income Students | 498 (49.0%) |
| English Learners | 96 (9.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 12.4 points over the full period.
•Math +12.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.2% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.4% to 48.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.7-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does La Mesa Junior High compare within the district?
La Mesa Junior High is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in William S. Hart Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Mesa Junior High rank in California?
La Mesa Junior High ranks No. 292 of 1,204 in reading and No. 308 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at La Mesa Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.3% meet the reading standard and 33.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Mesa Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Clarita?
La Mesa Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Santa Clarita with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaritaHow does La Mesa Junior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
La Mesa Junior High is No. 12 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 29 7–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Junior HighThis school | 46.8% | 61.4% |
| Rio Norte Junior High | 66.7% | 77.5% |
| Arroyo Seco Junior High | 55.9% | 67.5% |
