Sparks Middle School

Initial Designation: 2025

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School Details

  • Principal: David Nieto
  • District: Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
  • County: Los Angeles County
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support

Description

Sparks Middle School provides students with a supportive academic environment centered on achievement, leadership, and preparation for future opportunities. AVID and AIM strengthen organization, inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, and college readiness while helping students develop purposeful learning habits. Social emotional learning supports self awareness, responsible decision making, resilience, and positive relationships throughout the school community. Students extend their growth through athletics, clubs, enrichment activities, and the Champions after school program, building teamwork and confidence beyond the classroom. Teachers maintain high expectations while providing guidance that responds to individual academic and developmental needs. Through engaging instruction and meaningful student involvement, learners gain the skills needed to navigate high school successfully. Sparks is a welcoming community where students are encouraged to discover their strengths and pursue excellence with confidence.
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