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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Sparks Middle

Hacienda la Puente Unified · Los Angeles County · 15100 Giordano Street, La Puente, CA 91744-2718

(626) 933-5001

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3/10
#961
Rank 961 out of 1,315
Top 73%
English Language Arts4/10 · #854 · 35th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #923 · 30th percentile
Science1/10 · #1205 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

La Puente is a working-class, close-knit community tucked into the San Gabriel Valley, where families tend to be deeply rooted and neighborhood pride runs strong. Sparks Middle serves grades 7 and 8 within the Hacienda La Puente Unified District, and while its academic scores sit below the state midpoint, it's the kind of school where students who need extra support can find it in a community that knows its kids well. Families who prioritize a smaller, familiar school environment over high-achieving academic pressure may find it a comfortable fit for their middle schoolers.

Student Demographics

574 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
531 (93%)
Asian
19 (3%)
Other
24 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners219 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged494 (86%)
Students with Disabilities107 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

600
Enrollment
26
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
28.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #638 · 54th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found