Serving 1,095 students in grades 4-8, La Mesa Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 1,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Mesa Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
La Mesa Arts Academy's student population of 1,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
1,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Mesa Arts Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Mesa Arts Academy is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 is La Mesa Arts Academy's ranking?
La Mesa Arts Academy is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Mesa Arts Academy often compared to?
La Mesa Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Parkway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend La Mesa Arts Academy?
1,095 students attend La Mesa Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of La Mesa Arts Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa Arts Academy?
La Mesa Arts Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Mesa Arts Academy offer ?
La Mesa Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is La Mesa Arts Academy part of?
La Mesa Arts Academy is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
School Reviews
2 6/14/2010
The school is okay. Not great. Will not put my 3rd child in this school, we will be going to Parkway Middle where the teachers are more interested in teaching. The principle at this school LMMS, needs to have a reality check with her students.
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