Lemon Grove School District
School District · Lemon Grove, California
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
8
7 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
8
7 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Evaluating Lemon Grove?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lemon Grove as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Lemon Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Lemon Grove · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#557 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,115
+$1,468 vs California median
District size
3,122 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Lemon Grove ranks #557 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Lemon Grove's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mt. Vernon Elementary (6.8/10), Vista La Mesa Academy (5.7/10), and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lemon Grove schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lemon Grove
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Vernon Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Vista La Mesa Academy | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | San Miguel Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | San Altos Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Monterey Heights Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove is a Lemon Grove, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,122 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. The district invests $19,115 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Lemon Grove demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mt. Vernon Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lemon Grove students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Lemon Grove, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lemon Grove with test data.
Schools in Lemon Grove
8 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Lemon Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 3,122
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove has 8 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lemon Grove?
The average composite rating for Lemon Grove is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove spends $19,115 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lemon Grove?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lemon Grove is 22.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lemon Grove?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lemon Grove with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lemon Grove?
Across schools in Lemon Grove with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lemon Grove compare to other districts in California?
Lemon Grove has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 8 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.0%
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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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