Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa
Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa serves 952 students in grades 4-8.
Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa's student population of 952 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 952 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4843 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sci Technical Engineering Arts And Math Academy At La Presa is Mount Miguel High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Quest Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kempton Street Literacy Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- La Mesa Kempton Street Literacy Academy Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 410 students10
0.3 miles
740 Kempton St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5870 0.3 K-3 410 - La Mesa Avondale Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 457 students10
0.8 miles
8401 Stansbury St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5880 0.8 K-6 457 - La Mesa La Presa Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 439 students10
0.8 miles
519 La Presa St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5790 0.8 K-6 439 - La Mesa Rancho Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 382 students10
0.8 miles
8845 Noeline Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5885 0.8 K-6 382 - Spring Valley Mount Miguel High School Math: 10% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,205 student10
1.1 miles
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400 1.1 9-12 1,205
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school. The teachers and staff are very caring and hard working individuals. The students are very respectful. I recommend this school for anyone who wants to send their child to a safe and caring environment. - Posted by Teacher - anelc |
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