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#7262 of 9,539 schools in CA
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Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA
An elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7885 Golden Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- Math 30% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lemon Grove Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lemon Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,381
Median home value
$640,500
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John of the Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K | 0.8 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Mt. Vernon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| La Mesa Dale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lemon Grove
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is listed in Lemon Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA, part of Lemon Grove, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,262 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
What grades does Lemon Grove Academy Elementary serve?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lemon Grove Academy Elementary rank in CA?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary ranks #7,262 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lemon Grove Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lemon Grove Academy Elementary has 30% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Lemon Grove Academy Elementary a charter school?
No, Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lemon Grove Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
81.9% of students at Lemon Grove Academy 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (619) 825-5637
- Area population (ZIP 91945)
- 27,531
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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