Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy vs Sparrow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sparrow Academy
La Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
156 students
| Measure | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa, California | Sparrow Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,334 | #2022 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6135 of 15,369 | #26630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 897 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 47.8).
- •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 52%).
- •Sparrow Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 48.8%).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.3).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is the larger school with 897 students compared with 156.
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is a public school while Sparrow Academy is a charter 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 Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy better than Sparrow Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 47.8 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 Sparrow Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy: 897. Sparrow Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy and Sparrow Academy rank in California?
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is 334th of 1,334 and Sparrow Academy is 2022nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).