Lemon Grove Academy Middle School is a middle school in Lemon Grove, California. The school is managed by the Lemon Grove School District. Lemon Grove Academy Middle's mascot is the Wolf.
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Lemon Grove, CA, encompassing approximately 5.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities's student population of 516 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities is 0.54, which is less 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
#6886 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Grey
School Mascot
Wolf (wolfpack)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities's ranking?
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities is ranked #6886 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities?
516 students attend Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities?
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities offer ?
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities part of?
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities is part of Lemon Grove School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
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