La Mesa Dale Elementary School

La Mesa Dale Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
4370 Parks Ave,  La Mesa, CA
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
4.0
500 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelley Rabasco
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
14.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
48.9%
White
20.6%
Black
15.6%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 30 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/14/2025
My son is just finishing his first year here (1st Grade) and we couldn’t speak highly enough about our experience! Kindergarten in the SDUSD was the biggest let down (my child regressed) but thanks to Mr DeVos and the team at La Mesa Dale my son has fallen in love with school again. Not only has his...
2.0 parent
6/9/2025
Principal does not work with parents when they have concerns but rather passes it off to a teacher or gives very diplomatic answers that don’t make you feel like you were heard. They also have zero field trips that aren’t a walk away. As a fifth grader, my daughter’s last year of elementary, it was...
5.0 parent
12/3/2024
We love this school. Both of our children have been going since 2019, and we have had wonderful experiences with each class. The teachers are great, and the school works hard to connect with families.
5.0 parent
12/3/2024
We moved to La Mesa Dale from another elementary school within the same district and there was a noticeable difference right away in the welcoming atmosphere on campus. The principal and front office staff are kind and approachable. The teachers help their students learn and grow beyond just academi...

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La Mesa Dale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in La Mesa, CA and is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 500 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. La Mesa Dale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like JCS Manzanita, Crawford High School, Grossmont High School, and more. Learn more about what La Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Mesa Dale Elementary School.

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