Serving 341 students in grades 7-8, Spring Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Valley Academy's student population of 341 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Valley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Valley Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6507 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Valley Academy's ranking?
Spring Valley Academy is ranked #6507 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spring Valley Academy?
341 students attend Spring Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Spring Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Valley Academy?
Spring Valley Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Academy offer ?
Spring Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Spring Valley Academy part of?
Spring Valley Academy is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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