Top Rankings
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,725 students in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
10,725 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
437 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, which is ranked #670 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#666 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
514 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,615 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
55%
# Black Students
846 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,803 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
26%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
883 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,455
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,184
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,151
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,177
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,137
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,137
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,198
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,174
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,112
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,923 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,631 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$157 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,923
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,631
$19,787
Best La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
Grades: 4-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4354 Conrad Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5775
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5775
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Murray Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Lemon Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8787 Lemon Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5835
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5835
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Maryland Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
Grades: K-6
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 626 students
Rank: #88.
Northmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9405 Gregory St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5830
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5830
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Rolando Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6925 Tower St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5800
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5800
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
La Mesa Dale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4370 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5740
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5740
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #1111.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Leland St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Grades: 5-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1212.
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10129 Austin Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5895
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5895
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1313.
Casa De Oro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10227 Ramona Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #1414.
Avondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Stansbury St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #1515.
La Presa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 La Presa St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1616.
Loma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10355 Loma Ln.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5862
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5862
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #1717.
Rancho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8845 Noeline Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5885
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5885
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 S. Barcelona St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trust Blended Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9009 Park Pl.aza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 771-6080
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 771-6080
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: #2020.
Spring Valley Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Conrad Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Grades: 7-8
| 359 students
Rank: #2121.
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Kempton St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #2222.
Bancroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Tyler St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Mesa-Spring Valley School District?
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,725 students.
What is the rank of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District?
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is ranked #670 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District?
52% of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District?
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is La Mesa-Spring Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,631 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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