Sparks Middle
La Puente, CA · Hacienda la Puente Unified · Grades 6-8
808th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
Sparks Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sparks Middle 808th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Sparks Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 590 students tested
Sparks Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.9% | 90.6% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 6.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Sparks Middle
Typical home value $740K in zip 91744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sparks Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Sierra Vista MiddleHacienda la Puente Unified · 0.7 mi away772nd of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 4Edgewood MiddleWest Covina Unified · 1.7 mi away866th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 5Walnut Grove IntermediateWest Covina Unified · 2 mi away708th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 29% - 4Grandview, College Preparatory AcademyHacienda la Puente Unified · 2 mi away872nd of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 21% - 5Torch MiddleBassett Unified · 2.1 mi away756th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 3Charles D. Jones MiddleBaldwin Park Unified · 2.8 mi away919th of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 4Orange Grove MiddleHacienda la Puente Unified · 2.8 mi away882nd of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 22% - 6Newton MiddleHacienda la Puente Unified · 2.8 mi away609th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sparks Middle in?
Sparks Middle is part of the Hacienda la Puente Unified district in La Puente, California.
Is Sparks Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sparks Middle 808th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sparks Middle?
Hispanic 91%, Asian 7%, White 1% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sparks Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91744 is $740K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.