Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy
Spring Valley, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades 6-8
749th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy 749th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2016 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 774 students tested
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 694 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.4% | 67.1% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 13.2% | 11.2% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 10.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy
Typical home value $765K in zip 91977 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and HumanitiesLemon Grove · 2.3 mi away831st of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 22% - 3Bell MiddleSan Diego Unified · 2.5 mi away968th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 15% - 3Spring Valley AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 2.8 mi away926th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 20% - –College Preparatory MiddleLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 3 mi away · charter
- 8La Mesa Arts AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 3.3 mi away275th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 48% - 7Bonita Vista MiddleSweetwater Union High · 4.4 mi away481st of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 40% - 4KIPP Adelante Preparatory AcademySan Diego Unified · 4.6 mi away · charter885th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 20% - 5Granger Junior HighSweetwater Union High · 4.8 mi away658th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy in?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in Spring Valley, California.
Is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy 749th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy?
Hispanic 67%, Black 11%, White 10%, Asian 5% (694 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91977 is $765K 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.