Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Mesa Dale 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 82% 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: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- 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 500 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Mesa Dale Elementary School is 0.69, 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
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
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?
500 students attend La Mesa Dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of La Mesa Dale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa Dale Elementary School?
La Mesa Dale Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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