Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Spring Valley, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-5
2,736th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
Sweetwater Springs Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sweetwater Springs Elementary 2,736th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Sweetwater Springs Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 165 students tested
Sweetwater Springs Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.2% | 51.9% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 30.1% | 17.2% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.6% | 12.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 10.3% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 7.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Typical home value $765K in zip 91977 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Highlands ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.5 mi away3,046th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 5Loma ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.6 mi away3,219th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 3Casa de Oro ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.1 mi away4,268th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 5Avocado ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.6 mi away3,162nd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 1Bancroft ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.8 mi away5,156th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 16% - 8Murdock ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.9 mi away1,255th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 4La Presa ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 2 mi away3,429th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 1Kempton Street Literacy AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 2.1 mi away5,267th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sweetwater Springs Elementary in?
Sweetwater Springs Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in Spring Valley, California.
Is Sweetwater Springs Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sweetwater Springs Elementary 2,736th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
Hispanic 52%, White 17%, Black 13%, Two or more races 10% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sweetwater Springs Elementary 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.