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5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa, CA 91942-9017
Summary
Sparrow Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 33rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.9% 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, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,581/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,622/4,657 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 156 |
| Low-Income Students | 53 (34.0%) |
| English Learners | 11 (7.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and fell 15.9 points over the full period.
•Math -15.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 6.7% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,581 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 16.7% to 28.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,622 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.9 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Sparrow Academy compare within the district?
Sparrow Academy is No. 11 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sparrow Academy rank in California?
Sparrow Academy ranks No. 2,581 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,622 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 Sparrow Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 15 in reading and No. 13 in math among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.6% meet the reading standard and 25.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sparrow Academy compare with other schools in La Mesa?
Sparrow Academy is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in La Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MesaHow does Sparrow Academy compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Sparrow Academy is No. 148 in reading and No. 189 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow AcademyThis school | 23.9% | 40.9% |
| La Mesa Dale Elementary | 42.1% | 51.1% |
| Lemon Avenue Elementary | 56.1% | 64.5% |
