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#8096 of 9,539 schools in CA

San Miguel Elementary

Elementary School · Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA

A Lemon Grove elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7059 San Miguel Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945

  • Math 14% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$19,115
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at San Miguel Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where San Miguel Elementary 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Altos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–60.8 mi353Compare →
Vista La Mesa AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7K–80.9 mi531Compare →
Rolando Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.0 mi279Compare →
Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.1 mi421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lemon Grove

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 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

San Miguel Elementary is listed in Lemon Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Miguel Elementary

San Miguel Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA, part of Lemon Grove, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,096 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Miguel Elementary

What grades does San Miguel Elementary serve?

San Miguel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend San Miguel Elementary?

San Miguel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Miguel Elementary rank in CA?

San Miguel Elementary ranks #8,096 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Miguel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

San Miguel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 San Miguel Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Miguel Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Miguel Elementary a charter school?

No, San Miguel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Miguel Elementary a Title I school?

No, San Miguel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Miguel Elementary?

84.8% of students at San Miguel 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
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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