Lemon Avenue Elementary School

8787 Lemon Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.lmsvschools.org

Lemon Avenue Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 1% in CA)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Lemon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

535 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Lemon Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lemon Avenue Elementary School 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

45%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

57%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

34%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

46%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lemon Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Lemon Avenue Elementary School often compared to?

Lemon Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murdock Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School?

535 students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Lemon Avenue Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lemon Avenue Elementary School?

Lemon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Lemon Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Lemon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Lemon Avenue Elementary School part of?

Lemon Avenue Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education