At a glance
Reported students
600
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Sparks Middle: 600 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
25.4:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Sparks Middle
Sparks Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in La Puente. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 600 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.4:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.2%) and Asian (5%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sparks Middle
- 1How do the reported 25.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic92.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
565 reported students
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
Orange Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
287 reported students
Sierra Vista Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
Grazide Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
606 reported students
Wedgeworth Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
650 reported students
Public schools near Sparks Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Middle Middle · Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 270 | 0.7 mi |
| Edgewood Middle Middle · West Covina Unified | 06–08 | 597 | 1.8 mi |
| Walnut Grove Intermediate Middle · West Covina Unified | 07–08 | 259 | 2 mi |
| Torch Middle Middle · Bassett Unified | 06–08 | 345 | 2.1 mi |
| Grandview College Preparatory Academy Middle · Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 388 | 2.1 mi |
| Charles D. Jones Middle Middle · Baldwin Park Unified | 06–08 | 423 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sparks Middle
What grades does Sparks Middle serve?
Sparks Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Sparks Middle?
Sparks Middle reported 600 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sparks Middle?
The calculated ratio is 25.4:1, based on 600 students and 23.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sparks Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sparks Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sparks Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sparks Middle in?
Sparks Middle is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sparks Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sierra Vista Middle (0.7 mi), Edgewood Middle (1.8 mi), Walnut Grove Intermediate (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.