Lemon Avenue Elementary School

Lemon Avenue Elementary provides a strong foundation for learning and lifelong success.

There are multiple baseball fields on the grounds of Lemon Avenue Elementary School.

Lemon Avenue Elementary School serves students in the greater San Diego region.

Lemon Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

8787 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

5.0

4.3

504 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Natalie Martinez

Student Teacher Ratio
27:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
60%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

27:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

White

46.5%

Hispanic

32.6%

Two or more races

12%

Black

4.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.6%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

12/6/2020

Although Lemon Avenue isn't a very diverse elementary school, it has wonderful teachers that truly care about the well-being of their students. The staff as a whole are very caring and respectful to both parents and students. In addition, they really challenge their students academically for a public school.

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5.0 parent

6/9/2022

Just like few mentioned, Gabriel has no regards for kids at Lemon Avenue Elementary. He started getting involved in recess yard and he will yell at kids with no respect of their emotions. I think he has no qualifications to deal with kids, he is generally guiding traffic and being rude to moms with...

1.0 other

12/14/2021

I am glad my children are not enrolled at this school. I recorded a confrontation between an employee (man) and what looked to be a parent or grandparent (woman) Monday afternoon. The employee was yelling at the woman with a CHILD in the front seat of the vehicle, proceeded to flip the parent off (w...

5.0 parent

9/4/2018

I am very happy with the 4 years and 2 years that my daughter and son have been at Lemon. Experiences in and out of the classroom have always been inclusive and engaging. I have had very positive experiences with all staff and I feel like my students are happy and safe at school.

4.0 parent

1/23/2018

We've been happy with Lemon. My daughter loves going to the garden to learn about how things grow. I do wish they had sports programs and second language programs. One thing I do have to say is that classes are big. Sometimes 30+ kids and the teachers don't have aids.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

JCS Manzanita

K to 12th
Public

Grossmont High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Bostonia Global High School

6th to 8th
Public

California San Diego County La Mesa 91941

Lemon Avenue 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 504 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Lemon Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like JCS Manzanita, Grossmont High School, Bostonia Global High School, and more. Learn more about what La Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lemon Avenue Elementary School.

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