Lemon Avenue Elementary
La Mesa, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-5
1,460th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
Lemon Avenue Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lemon Avenue Elementary 1,460th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 74th in 2025.
Lemon Avenue Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 232 students tested
Lemon Avenue Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 513 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.5% | 46.8% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.2% | 33.5% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 12.1% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 4.7% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Lemon Avenue Elementary
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 91941 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lemon Avenue Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Sparrow AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.3 mi away · charter3,667th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 22% - 8Murdock ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away1,255th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 8Murray Manor ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away1,247th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 6La Mesa Dale ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.7 mi away2,301st of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 6Northmont ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.8 mi away2,711th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 35% - 7Maryland Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.9 mi away1,814th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 43% - 5Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryLemon Grove · 2.2 mi away3,129th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 10Benchley/Weinberger ElementarySan Diego Unified · 2.3 mi away551st of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lemon Avenue Elementary in?
Lemon Avenue Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in La Mesa, California.
Is Lemon Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lemon Avenue Elementary 1,460th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lemon Avenue Elementary?
White 47%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 12%, Black 5% (513 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lemon Avenue 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.