La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
- 4750 DATE AVE
- LA MESA, CA 91941
- (619) 668-5700
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,208 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.8 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,760 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 678 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 80.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 87.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 52.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 26.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,760 | 18.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,406 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,336 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,361 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,399 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,383 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,401 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,282 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,422 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,543 |
| 9th Grade Students | - |
| 10th Grade Students | 1 |
| 11th Grade Students | - |
| 12th Grade Students | - |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 64 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 641 |
| Hispanic | 5,182 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,415 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,375 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,385 |
| Female | 6,149 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 678 | 18.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 602 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 11 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 77 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 21 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 643 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| School Administrators | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 68 |
| Student Support Services | 42 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 474 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $125,324,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $45,380,000 | 36.2% |
| Property Tax | $27,895,000 | 22.3% |
| Other School Systems | $9,372,000 | 7.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $30,000 | 0.02% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $124,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch | $1,297,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $3,454,000 | 2.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $39,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,535,000 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,634,000 | 1.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $71,575,000 | 57.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $47,521,000 | 37.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,402,000 | 1.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $852,000 | 0.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,005,000 | 1.6% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $121,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch Programs | $251,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,164,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $14,769,000 | 11.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,490,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,369,000 | 6.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,524,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,524,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $675,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $56,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $283,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,922,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $319,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $54,000 | 0.04% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $120,354,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $73,638,000 | 61.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $38,745,000 | 32.2% |
| Student Support | $6,375,000 | 5.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,415,000 | 5.1% |
| General Administration Support | $503,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $6,590,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $9,812,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,015,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $5,035,000 | 4.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,971,000 | 6.6% |
| Food Services | $4,846,000 | 3.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $3,125,000 | 2.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 12,760
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 678
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| AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8401 Stansbury St
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 421 | 21.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8805 Tyler St
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 531 | 19.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CASA DE ORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10227 Ramona Dr
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 374 | 17.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FLETCHER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2330 Center Place
El Cajon, CA Public | KG-5 | 541 | 20.8 | ![]() 2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3131 South Barcelona St
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 517 | 20.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KEMPTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
740 Kempton St
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 698 | 19.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LA MESA DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4370 Parks Ave
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 411 | 19.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LA MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4200 Parks Ave
La Mesa, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,100 | 24.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LA PRESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
519 La Presa St
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 443 | 18.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LA PRESA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Leland St
Spring Valley, CA Public | 6-8 | 807 | 21.0 | ![]() 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LEMON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8787 Lemon Ave
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 570 | 23.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10355 Loma Ln
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 485 | 20.4 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARYLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5400 Maryland Ave
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 324 | 19.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4354 Conrad Dr
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 595 | 22.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MURRAY MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8305 El Paso St
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 666 | 23.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9405 Gregory St
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 438 | 19.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9009 Park Plaza Dr
La Mesa, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,242 | 23.7 | ![]() 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| QUEST ACADEMY | ||||
8805 Tyler St
Spring Valley, CA Public | 6-8 | 14 | 7.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| RANCHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8845 Noeline Ave
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 325 | 14.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ROLANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6925 Tower St
La Mesa, CA Public | KG-5 | 506 | 21.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPRING VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3900 Conrad Dr
Spring Valley, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,061 | 21.9 | ![]() 3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| SWEETWATER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10129 Austin Dr
Spring Valley, CA Public | KG-5 | 465 | 21.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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