Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lemon Avenue Elementary School 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lemon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lemon Avenue Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lemon Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Lemon Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murdock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School?
504 students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lemon Avenue Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lemon Avenue Elementary School?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lemon Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lemon Avenue Elementary School part of?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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