Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maryland Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of La Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maryland Avenue Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maryland Avenue Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#3238 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryland Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3238 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maryland Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Maryland Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary School?
451 students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Maryland Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maryland Avenue Elementary School?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maryland Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maryland Avenue Elementary School part of?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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