La Mesa Dale Elementary
La Mesa, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-5
2,301st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
La Mesa Dale Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Mesa Dale Elementary 2,301st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2015 to 59th in 2025.
La Mesa Dale Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 216 students tested
La Mesa Dale Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 520 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.4% | 54.0% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 18.6% | 18.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 18.6% | 11.7% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.3% | 8.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 7.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near La Mesa Dale Elementary
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 91941 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Mesa Dale Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Vista La Mesa AcademyLemon Grove · 0.8 mi away3,879th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 26% - 6Rolando ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1 mi away2,536th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 5Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.1 mi away3,129th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 2Harriet Tubman Village CharterSan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter4,725th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 7Rolando Park ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away1,764th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 46% - 5Pendleton ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.5 mi away3,256th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 7Maryland Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away1,814th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 43% - 3San Miguel ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.6 mi away4,404th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Mesa Dale Elementary in?
La Mesa Dale Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in La Mesa, California.
Is La Mesa Dale Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Mesa Dale Elementary 2,301st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Mesa Dale Elementary?
Hispanic 54%, White 18%, Black 12%, Asian 8% (520 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Mesa Dale Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91941 is $1.04M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.