Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa, CA · Lemon Grove
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
3,879th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 31%· Stable
3900 Violet St., La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645Official website ↗NCES ID 062133002556Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vista La Mesa Academy 3,879th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 31th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 336 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 531 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.3% | 59.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.2% | 16.0% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 13.1% | 11.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 8.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 4.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 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 Vista La Mesa Academy
- #1764Rolando Park ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.6 mi away1,764th of 5,659
ELA 58% ▲22 · Math 46% ▲20Compare - #2301La Mesa Dale ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.8 mi away2,301st of 5,659
ELA 51% ▲15 · Math 40% ▲14Compare - #4404San Miguel ElementaryLemon Grove · 0.9 mi away4,404th of 5,659
ELA 30% ▼6 · Math 23% ▼3Compare - #2536Rolando ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1 mi away2,536th of 5,659
ELA 48% ▲12 · Math 38% ▲12Compare - #3129Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.1 mi away3,129th of 5,659
ELA 43% ▲7 · Math 31% ▲5Compare - #5091Darnall CharterSan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter5,091st of 5,659
ELA 24% ▼12 · Math 16% ▼10Compare - #3256Pendleton ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away3,256th of 5,659
ELA 40% ▲4 · Math 32% ▲6Compare - #4725Harriet Tubman Village CharterSan Diego Unified · 1.5 mi away · charter4,725th of 5,659
ELA 27% ▼9 · Math 20% ▼6Compare
What school district is Vista La Mesa Academy in?
Vista La Mesa Academy is part of the Lemon Grove district in La Mesa, California.
Is Vista La Mesa Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista La Mesa Academy 3,879th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista La Mesa Academy?
Hispanic 59%, Black 16%, White 11%, Asian 8% (531 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista La Mesa Academy 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.