Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lemon Grove ranks in the bottom 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemon Grove's student population of 299 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lemon Grove ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemon Grove is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5471 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemon Grove's ranking?
Lemon Grove is ranked #5471 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lemon Grove often compared to?
Lemon Groveis often viewed alongside schools like Elmhurst Elementary School 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 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Grove?
299 students attend Lemon Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lemon Grove students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lemon Grove offer ?
Lemon Grove offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lemon Grove part of?
Lemon Grove is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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