La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
CALa Mesa, California•SanDiego County
Contact & Location
Enrollment & Schools
41
Total Schools
17,452
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
1
Preschools
18
Elementary
Schools
3
Middle
Schools
4
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
926%
1646%
1029%
School Types
By Type
Public
36Charter
5Private
0By Level
Elementary
18Middle
3High
4Reviews (Aggregated)
3.8
Average Rating
415
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
Hispanic / Latino
45%
White
33%
Black / African American
10%
Two or More Races
8%
Asian
2%
Gender Distribution
52%Male
48%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
54%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
5.6
Overall5.4
Test Scores—
Equity6.5
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
20.5
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1024
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
23%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
26% (9)
Average
46% (16)
Above Average
29% (10)
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
41 schoolsPreschools
(1)Elementary Schools
(18)4
Avondale Elementary School
Elementarypublic•291 students
3
Casa De Oro Elementary School
Elementarypublic•320 students
8
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
Elementarypublic•540 students
7
Highlands Elementary School
Elementarypublic•357 students
5
Kempton Street Elementary School
Elementarypublic•480 students
6
La Mesa Dale Elementary School
Elementarypublic•460 students
4
La Presa Elementary School
Elementarypublic•346 students
6
Lemon Avenue Elementary School
Elementarypublic•502 students
7
Loma Elementary School
Elementarypublic•315 students
6
Maryland Avenue Elementary School
Elementarypublic•451 students
6
Murdock Elementary School
Elementarypublic•608 students
6
Murray Manor Elementary School
Elementarypublic•530 students
5
Northmont Elementary School
Elementarypublic•422 students
3
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School
Elementarycharter•544 students
3
Rancho Elementary School
Elementarypublic•324 students
5
Rolando Elementary School
Elementarypublic•371 students
7
Springfield Elementary School
Elementarypublic•295 students
7
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School
Elementarypublic•378 students
Middle Schools
(3)High Schools
(4)Other Schools
(15)3
Bancroft Elementary School
Schoolpublic•391 students
5
Central Park Elementary School
Schoolpublic•613 students
Fairview Daep
Schoolpublic•57 students
5
Kolmar Elementary School
Schoolpublic•520 students
9
La Mesa Arts Academy
Schoolpublic•1,059 students
9
Miles Elementary School
Schoolpublic•279 students
8
Miles High School
Schoolpublic•231 students
5
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology
Schoolcharter•1,450 students
6
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math Academy At La Presa
Schoolpublic•800 students
8
Sparrow Academy
Schoolcharter•156 students
Spaulding School
Schoolpublic•80 students
Trust Blended Learning
Schoolpublic•52 students
3
Union City Elementary School
Schoolpublic•338 students
7
Union City Middle School
Schoolpublic•259 students
5
Willsboro Central School
Schoolpublic•246 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago
Board Member's Reopening Ideology
Alleged incident in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District · California
During a school board meeting, a board member made controversial statements comparing school reopening efforts to white supremacist ideology and slavery. These remarks sparked significant community backlash, including a petition for the board member's resignation. The incident highlighted ideological divisions within the district regarding educational policy.
Occurred on February 23, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 41 schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.