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#3837 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Sparrow Academy
Elementary School · Sparrow Academy District · La Mesa, CA
A charter elementary school in La Mesa, CA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4207 Spring Gardens Rd., La Mesa, CA 91941
- Math 43% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sparrow Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sparrow Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$111,607
Median home value
$884,800
Median rent
$2,067/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Choice Academy - East CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Lemon Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| St. John of the Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Sparrow Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sparrow Academy is listed in Sparrow Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparrow Academy
Sparrow Academy is a public elementary school in La Mesa, CA, part of Sparrow Academy District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,837 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparrow Academy
What grades does Sparrow Academy serve?
Sparrow Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sparrow Academy?
Sparrow Academy has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparrow Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparrow Academy is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparrow Academy rank in CA?
Sparrow Academy ranks #3,837 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sparrow Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparrow Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sparrow Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparrow Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sparrow Academy a charter school?
Yes, Sparrow Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sparrow Academy a Title I school?
No, Sparrow Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparrow Academy?
27.9% of students at Sparrow Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (619) 439-6327
- Area population (ZIP 91941)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 91941; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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