Schools in 91945 — Lemon Grove, California
91945 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.9 — 7.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.7 to 44.6, a 16.0-point spread.
How 91945 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Monterey Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 23.6% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91945. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91945 averages 22.1%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 91945 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91945
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91945 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
All schools in 91945
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey Heights Elementary Lemon Grove Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Mt. Vernon Lemon Grove Building Momentum | 20.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | San Altos Elementary Lemon Grove On the Rise | 13.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | San Miguel Elementary Lemon Grove Building Momentum | 11.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 5 | Lemon Grove Academy Elementary Lemon Grove On the Rise | 12.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 91945 on the map
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 91945
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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