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#7261 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Middle School · Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA
A middle school in Lemon Grove, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7866 Lincoln St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lemon Grove
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 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 for the Sciences and Humanities is listed in Lemon Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is a public middle school in Lemon Grove, CA, part of Lemon Grove, serving approximately 522 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,261 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
What grades does Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities serve?
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is 20.9:1. 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 for the Sciences and Humanities rank in CA?
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities ranks #7,261 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities's MySchoolScout rating?
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities 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 for the Sciences and Humanities?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities a charter school?
No, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities a Title I school?
No, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
73.0% of students at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (619) 825-5628
- 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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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