Very Good
#166 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 9% of private schools
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee
Elementary School · La Mesa, CA
A private elementary school in La Mesa, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5955 SEVERIN DR, La Mesa, CA 91942
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Where Mt Helix Academy - Tiee sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Mesa), 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
$81,262
Median home value
$689,300
Median rent
$1,934/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91942; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Helix AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Mt. Helix AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Northmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Shepherd of the Hills LutheranPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 50 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee is listed in La Mesa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mt Helix Academy - Tiee
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee is a private elementary school in La Mesa, CA, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Helix Academy - Tiee
What grades does Mt Helix Academy - Tiee serve?
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mt Helix Academy - Tiee?
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Helix Academy - Tiee?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Helix Academy - Tiee is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mt Helix Academy - Tiee rank in CA?
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee ranks #166 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mt Helix Academy - Tiee's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Helix Academy - Tiee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mt Helix Academy - Tiee a private school?
Yes, Mt Helix Academy - Tiee is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mt Helix Academy - Tiee a religious school?
No, Mt Helix Academy - Tiee is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 243-1400
- Area population (ZIP 91942)
- 40,920
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 91942; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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