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7059 San Miguel Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515
Summary
San Miguel Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 21st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,785/4,657 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,615/4,657 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 435 |
| Low-Income Students | 356 (81.8%) |
| English Learners | 130 (29.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.4 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 9.8 points over the full period.
•Math +9.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 18.3% to 34.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,785 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.7% to 32.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,615 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 24.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 San Miguel Elementary compare within the district?
San Miguel Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Lemon Grove with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Miguel Elementary rank in California?
San Miguel Elementary ranks No. 3,785 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,615 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 San Miguel Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.0% meet the reading standard and 21.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Miguel Elementary compare with other schools in Lemon Grove?
San Miguel Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Lemon Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Lemon GroveHow does San Miguel Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
San Miguel Elementary is No. 100 in reading and No. 91 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel ElementaryThis school | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | 23.5% | 33.5% |
| Monterey Heights Elementary | 36.2% | 40.0% |
