Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweetwater Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Springs Elementary serves the southern part of La Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School 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 Sweetwater Springs Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#4797 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Sweetwater Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School is ranked #4797 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sweetwater Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Sur Elementary School, Loma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Springs Elementary School?
378 students attend Sweetwater Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sweetwater Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Springs Elementary School?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sweetwater Springs Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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