JCS - Manzanita vs Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Manzanita
La Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
224 students
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
| Measure | JCS - Manzanita La Mesa, California | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #334 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #6135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 48.8%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is the larger school with 897 students compared with 224.
- •JCS - Manzanita is a charter school while Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is JCS - Manzanita better than Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Manzanita and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Manzanita: 224. Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Manzanita and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy rank in California?
JCS - Manzanita is unranked and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is 334th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).