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4200 Parks Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-6212
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
53.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 200/1,734 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 255/1,735 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,059 |
| Low-Income Students | 513 (48.4%) |
| English Learners | 95 (9.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math rose 5.4 points from last year and fell 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math -1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.8% to 74.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.8% to 60.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.8-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does La Mesa Arts Academy rank in California?
La Mesa Arts Academy ranks No. 200 of 1,734 in reading and No. 255 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does La Mesa Arts Academy compare with other schools in San Diego County?
La Mesa Arts Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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