Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kempton Street Literacy Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kempton Street Literacy Academy's student population of 596 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kempton Street Literacy Academy is 0.26, which is less 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)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kempton Street Literacy Academy often compared to?
Kempton Street Literacy Academyis often viewed alongside schools like La Presa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
596 students attend Kempton Street Literacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kempton Street Literacy Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kempton Street Literacy Academy offer ?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kempton Street Literacy Academy part of?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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