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6.0 avg / 10

Lemon Grove School District

School District · Lemon Grove, California

Students: 3,122
Teachers (FTE): 141
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

8

7 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,115

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#421 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,115

+$1,468 vs California median

District size

3,122 students

Typical than California median

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 6.0/10, Lemon Grove demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mt. Vernon Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Lemon Grove students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 27.9%
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ELA Proficiency 36.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lemon Grove with test data.

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 6.0/10. 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 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Lemon Grove?

Across schools in Lemon Grove with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.7%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
27.9%
ELA Proficiency
36.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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