Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
Tel:
(619)825-5628
- Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities serves 1,153 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities's student population of 1,153 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,153 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4117 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 6% |
| White | 12% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lemon Grove School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities is Helix High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Mt. Vernon Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lemon Grove Mt. Vernon Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 598 students
0.8 miles
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619)825-5613 0.8 K-8 598 - La Mesa La Mesa Arts Academy Grades: 4-8 | 1073 students
0.9 miles
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619)668-5730 0.9 4-8 1073 - La Mesa Vista La Mesa Academy Grades: K-8 | 631 students
1.0 miles
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)825-5645 1.0 K-8 631 - La Mesa La Mesa Dale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 459 students
1.1 miles
4370 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5740 1.1 K-6 459 - Lemon Grove San Miguel Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 562 students
1.1 miles
7059 San Miguel Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619)825-5619 1.1 K-6 562
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