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Lemon Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,170 students in Lemon Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lemon Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,170 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Lemon Grove School District, which is ranked #1318 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
#1321 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
185 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,069 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
55%
# Black Students
432 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%
# White Students
245 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
395
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
354
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
372
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
356
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
332
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
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 $18,369 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,870 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,369
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,870
$19,787
Best Lemon Grove School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
San Altos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Madera St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Vista La Mesa Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7866 Lincoln St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Grades: 7-8
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
San Miguel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7059 San Miguel Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
7885 Golden Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Grades: K
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lemon Grove School District?
Lemon Grove School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,170 students.
What is the rank of Lemon Grove School District?
Lemon Grove School District is ranked #1318 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lemon Grove School District?
65% of Lemon Grove School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lemon Grove School District?
Lemon Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lemon Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,870 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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