The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
527 students
Showing 2001–2010. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)42%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)46%
54%
Asian
(09-10)4%
11%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
(09-10)52%
50%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Black
(09-10)24%
7%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
White
(09-10)15%
27%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
(09-10)2%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
56%
46%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
15%
9%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 56% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Grove Middle School?
527 students attend Lemon Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lemon Grove Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lemon Grove Middle School offer ?
Lemon Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lemon Grove Middle School part of?
Lemon Grove Middle School is part of Lemon Grove School District.
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