La Mesa Dale Elementary
La Mesa, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
2,301st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
4271 Olive Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5740Official website ↗NCES ID 062025002431Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 216 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 520 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.1% | 54.0% | ▲ 13.9 pts | |
| White | 26.6% | 18.3% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 19.5% | 11.7% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 8.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 7.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 91941 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Mesa Dale Elementary
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ELA 27% ▼24 · Math 20% ▼20Compare - #1764Rolando Park ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away1,764th of 5,659
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ELA 40% ▼11 · Math 32% ▼8Compare - #1814Maryland Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away1,814th of 5,659
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ELA 30% ▼21 · Math 23% ▼17Compare
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.