Very Good
#2924 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Fletcher Hills Elementary
Elementary School · La Mesa-Spring Valley
4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
Enrollment
612
Student-Teacher
26.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
612
Student-Teacher
26.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,924 of 9,539
In La Mesa
#5 of 27
public schools
In district
#2 of 22
La Mesa-Spring Valley
Equity
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Fletcher Hills Elementary
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About Fletcher Hills Elementary
Fletcher Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in La Mesa, CA, part of La Mesa-Spring Valley. Fletcher Hills Elementary serves approximately 612 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fletcher Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,924 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fletcher Hills Elementary show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 5.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Fletcher Hills Elementary runs 26.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Fletcher Hills Elementary — Students at Fletcher Hills Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Fletcher Hills Elementary Compares
See how Fletcher Hills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fletcher Hills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gage Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby San Diego), which scores notably higher. Another option is MT HELIX ACADEMY - TIEE (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MT. HELIX ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in La Mesa, see our La Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL El Cajon | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Cajon | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran La Mesa | 0.6 mi | — |
| Northmont Elementary La Mesa | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| MT HELIX ACADEMY - TIEE La Mesa | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| MT. HELIX ACADEMY La Mesa | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Mt. Helix Academy La Mesa | 1.0 mi | — |
| Flying Hills School of Arts El Cajon | 1.1 mi | 3.0 |
| Grossmont Middle College High El Cajon | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Gage Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Grossmont High La Mesa | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Chaparral High El Cajon | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| MERIT Academy La Mesa | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| IDEA Center El Cajon | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Sierra School Of San Diego San Diego | 1.3 mi | — |
| SIERRA SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Pershing Middle San Diego | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Johnson Elementary El Cajon | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91942 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,262
Median Home Value
$689,300
Median Rent
$1,934/mo
Population
40,920
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
37.5
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| BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.3 |
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary Arcadia, CA | 7.3 |
| Ben Hulse Elementary Imperial, CA | 7.3 |
| Bret Harte Elementary Burbank, CA | 7.3 |
| Brookside Elementary Oak Park, CA | 7.3 |
| CARDEN HALL Newport Beach, CA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fletcher Hills Elementary
What grades does Fletcher Hills Elementary serve?
Fletcher Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fletcher Hills Elementary?
Fletcher Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Hills Elementary is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fletcher Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Fletcher Hills Elementary ranks #2,924 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fletcher Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fletcher Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fletcher Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fletcher Hills Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fletcher Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Fletcher Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fletcher Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fletcher Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fletcher Hills Elementary?
33.5% of students at Fletcher Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (619) 668-5820
Resources & Links
District
La Mesa-Spring Valley- District Enrollment
- 10,684
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,802
- District Rank
- #2 of 22
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