Kempton Street Literacy Academy vs Mt. Vernon Elementary
Mt. Vernon Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 4.4/10. Kempton Street Literacy Academy is significantly larger with 557 students, about 1.6× the size of Mt. Vernon Elementary (353). In math proficiency, Kempton Street Literacy Academy leads at 32.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
La Mesa, CA
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
557 students
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Lemon Grove, CA
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
353 students
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| Metric | Kempton Street Literacy Academy | Mt. Vernon Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.5 | 7.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.6% | 68.6% |
| Environment Score | 2.0 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #8,559 of 9,557 | #2,019 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 11th | 79th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kempton Street Literacy Academy | Mt. Vernon Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 20.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Kempton Street Literacy Academy | Mt. Vernon Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 557 | 353 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.6% | 68.6% |
| District | La Mesa-Spring Valley | Lemon Grove |
| City | La Mesa | Lemon Grove |
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Mesa (91942) | Lemon Grove (91945) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,262 | $79,381 |
| Median Home Value | $689,300 | $640,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,934 | $1,769 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.2% | 20.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 30 min |