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#5650 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Elementary School · La Mesa-Spring Valley
4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher
24.8:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher
24.8:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,650 of 9,539
In La Mesa
#13 of 27
public schools
In district
#10 of 22
La Mesa-Spring Valley
Academic performance
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Sweetwater Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in La Mesa, CA, part of La Mesa-Spring Valley. Sweetwater Springs Elementary serves approximately 447 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sweetwater Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,650 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sweetwater Springs Elementary show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Sweetwater Springs Elementary runs 24.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
31% of students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sweetwater Springs Elementary — Students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How Sweetwater Springs Elementary Compares
See how Sweetwater Springs Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sweetwater Springs Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Murdock Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is La Presa Elementary (rated 5.9/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Spring Valley), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Trust Blended Learning (rated 5.6/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Spring Valley), with a comparable rating. For more schools in La Mesa, see our La Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista High Spring Valley | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Loma Elementary La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Trust Blended Learning Spring Valley | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Highlands Elementary La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Fred Finch Youth Center Spring Valley | 0.9 mi | — |
| Elevation of Wolves Academy Spring Valley | 0.9 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE Spring Valley | 1.0 mi | — |
| Bottles to Books Primary School Spring Valley | 1.0 mi | — |
| College Preparatory Middle Spring Valley | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Casa de Oro Elementary La Mesa | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Heartland Christian Homeschool Center, Inc. Spring Valley | 1.1 mi | — |
| SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY Spring Valley | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Santa Sophia Academy Spring Valley | 1.4 mi | — |
| Spring Valley Academy Spring Valley | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Avocado Elementary La Mesa | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Take wing high school Spring Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| La Presa Elementary Spring Valley | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Murdock Elementary La Mesa | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Bancroft Elementary La Mesa | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| FRED FINCH YOUTH CENTER NONPUBLIC SCHOOL Spring Valley | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91941 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,607
Median Home Value
$884,800
Median Rent
$2,067/mo
Population
33,706
College Educated
45.9%
Homeownership
65.5%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
7%
Median Age
41.2
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| Alta Heights Elementary Napa, CA | 5.9 |
| Alta Mesa Elementary Redding, CA | 5.9 |
| Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary Chino, CA | 5.9 |
| Antelope Elementary Red Bluff, CA | 5.9 |
| Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter Oakland, CA | 5.9 |
| Badillo Elementary Covina, CA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sweetwater Springs Elementary
What grades does Sweetwater Springs Elementary serve?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Springs Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweetwater Springs Elementary rank in CA?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary ranks #5,650 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sweetwater Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweetwater Springs Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sweetwater Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Sweetwater Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sweetwater Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sweetwater Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
67.1% of students at Sweetwater Springs 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (619) 668-5895
Resources & Links
District
La Mesa-Spring Valley- District Enrollment
- 10,684
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,802
- District Rank
- #10 of 22
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