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Lemon Grove School District

8025 Lincoln St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lemon Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,118 students in Lemon Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lemon Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,118 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lemon Grove School District, which is ranked #1281 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1242 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
34%
33%
47%
20%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
66%
56%
% Black
13%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,675
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,152
$18,395

Best Lemon Grove School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Monterey Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
San Altos Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Madera St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Vista La Mesa Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7866 Lincoln St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Gr: 7-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7059 San Miguel Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
7885 Golden Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Gr: K | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lemon Grove School District?
Lemon Grove School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,118 students.
What is the rank of Lemon Grove School District?
Lemon Grove School District is ranked #1281 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lemon Grove School District?
66% of Lemon Grove School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lemon Grove School District?
Lemon Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lemon Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,118 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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