Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
Pershing Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
| Measure | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa, California | Pershing Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,334 | #285 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6135 of 15,369 | #5032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 897 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| city | La Mesa | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 57.0).
- •Pershing Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 48.8%).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 25.1).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 980 students compared with 897.
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 Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (62.1 vs 57.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy and Pershing Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy: 897. Pershing Middle: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy and Pershing Middle rank in California?
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is 334th of 1,334 and Pershing Middle is 285th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).