Sparrow Academy

4207 Spring Gardens Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sparrow Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sparrow Academy's student population of 399 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Sparrow Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparrow Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sparrow Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sparrow Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
34%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
50%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Sparrow Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sparrow Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sparrow Academy's ranking?
Sparrow Academy is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sparrow Academy often compared to?
Sparrow Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jcs - Manzanita by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sparrow Academy?
399 students attend Sparrow Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sparrow Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparrow Academy?
Sparrow Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sparrow Academy offer ?
Sparrow Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sparrow Academy part of?
Sparrow Academy is part of Sparrow Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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