La Mesa Dale Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Mesa Dale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
La Mesa Dale Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Mesa Dale Elementary School is 0.71, 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)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
20%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Mesa Dale Elementary School?
522 students attend La Mesa Dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of La Mesa Dale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa Dale Elementary School?
La Mesa Dale Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Mesa Dale Elementary School offer ?
La Mesa Dale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Mesa Dale Elementary School part of?
La Mesa Dale Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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