La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
School District · La Mesa, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
18 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
10,684
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
18 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
10,684
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
How this district compares
California rank
#362 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,802
$845 vs California median
District size
10,684 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
La Mesa-Spring Valley ranks #362 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. La Mesa-Spring Valley's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fletcher Hills Elementary (8.2/10), Lemon Avenue Elementary (8.0/10), and Murray Manor Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among La Mesa-Spring Valley schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Mesa-Spring Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fletcher Hills Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lemon Avenue Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Murray Manor Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Murdock Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Avondale Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Rolando Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Loma Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Northmont Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Maryland Avenue Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Highlands Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Mesa-Spring Valley
La Mesa-Spring Valley is a La Mesa, California school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 10,684 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. District-level spending was $16,802 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, La Mesa-Spring Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fletcher Hills Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, La Mesa-Spring Valley students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley with test data.
Schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley
22 schoolsElementary Schools18
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- La Mesa
- Total Enrollment
- 10,684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 456
- District spending per student
- $16,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
La Mesa-Spring Valley has 22 schools in total — 18 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Mesa-Spring Valley?
The average composite rating for La Mesa-Spring Valley is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
La Mesa-Spring Valley's district-level spending was $16,802 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Mesa-Spring Valley is 23.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Fletcher Hills Elementary is the highest-rated school in La Mesa-Spring Valley with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Across schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Mesa-Spring Valley compare to other districts in California?
La Mesa-Spring Valley has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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