La Mesa-Spring Valley
La Mesa-Spring Valley has 21 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.0/100 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Fletcher Hills Elementary at 60/100, where 39.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,669 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.5/100 | 17 | 19.3% | 20.1% |
| Middle | Developing 37.0/100 | 4 | 17.1% | 25.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in La Mesa-Spring Valley, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: La Mesa-Spring Valley's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 41.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.1%, 3.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Fletcher Hills Elementary leads the district at 60 with 39.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in La Mesa-Spring Valley
Hidden gems: 6 schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley are classified as On the Rise (6) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
La Mesa-Spring Valley spends $13,669 per student in current expenditures — $1,145 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (17)
La Mesa-Spring Valley has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.5 — 4.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Fletcher Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 39.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fletcher Hills Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Solid Base | 39.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Murdock Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 33.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 35.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 33.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 27.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Rolando Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 19.9% | Developing 44/100 |
| 8 | Sweetwater Springs Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 17.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 9 | Highlands Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 15.2% | Developing 42/100 |
| 10 | Loma Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 13.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 11 | Northmont Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 12 | Avondale Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 13 | La Presa Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 14 | Kempton Street Literacy Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 5.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 15 | Casa de Oro Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 12.3% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 16 | Rancho Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 8.9% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 17 | Bancroft Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 5.1% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
La Mesa-Spring Valley has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0 — 3.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -1.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is La Mesa Arts Academy with a Scope Score of 50 and 29.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 29.6% | Solid 50/100 |
| 2 | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 17.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | Spring Valley Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math A La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 12.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Mesa-Spring Valley
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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