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#3844 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
School · The Learning Choice Academy - East County District · La Mesa, CA
A charter school in La Mesa, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4215 Spring St. Ste. 104, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Math 31% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Learning Choice Academy - East County score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 38% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Learning Choice Academy - East County 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 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jcs - ManzanitaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Sierra School of San DiegoPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–12 | 3.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Literacy First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 2,050 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,133NCES 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.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County is listed in The Learning Choice Academy - East County District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Learning Choice Academy - East County
The Learning Choice Academy - East County is a public school in La Mesa, CA, part of The Learning Choice Academy - East County District, serving approximately 440 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,844 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Learning Choice Academy - East County
What grades does The Learning Choice Academy - East County serve?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The student-teacher ratio at The Learning Choice Academy - East County is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Learning Choice Academy - East County rank in CA?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County ranks #3,844 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is The Learning Choice Academy - East County's MySchoolScout rating?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County 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 The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Learning Choice Academy - East County has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is The Learning Choice Academy - East County a charter school?
Yes, The Learning Choice Academy - East County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Learning Choice Academy - East County a Title I school?
No, The Learning Choice Academy - East County is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
61.1% of students at The Learning Choice Academy - East County 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 463-6801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 91941)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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.
- 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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