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9405 Gregory Street, La Mesa, CA 91942-3811
Summary
Northmont Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 27.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,640/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,279/4,657 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 422 |
| Low-Income Students | 243 (57.6%) |
| English Learners | 50 (11.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.6 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 8.1 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period.
•Math -6.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.5% to 55.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,640 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.0% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.4% to 29.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,279 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.9% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Northmont Elementary compare within the district?
Northmont Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Northmont Elementary rank in California?
Northmont Elementary ranks No. 2,640 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,279 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Northmont Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 17 in math among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.7% meet the reading standard and 16.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Northmont Elementary compare with other schools in La Mesa?
Northmont Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in La Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MesaHow does Northmont Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Northmont Elementary is No. 150 in reading and No. 177 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Northmont ElementaryThis school | 27.3% | 40.3% |
| La Mesa Dale Elementary | 42.1% | 51.1% |
| Lemon Avenue Elementary | 56.1% | 64.5% |
