Avocado Elementary School

3845 Avocado Sch Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Avocado Elementary School serves 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Avocado Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Avocado Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
47%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
37%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Avocado Elementary School?
532 students attend Avocado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Avocado Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avocado Elementary School?
Avocado Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Avocado Elementary School offer ?
Avocado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Avocado Elementary School part of?
Avocado Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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