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La Mesa Arts Academy

La Mesa, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 4–8
lmsvschools.org4200 Parks Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 668-5730
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

979 students tested

64.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 69.1% did.

  • Exceeded30.2%
  • Met34.4%
  • Nearly met20.2%
  • Not met15.1%

Math

979 students tested

47.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 54.7% did.

  • Exceeded29.1%
  • Met18.5%
  • Nearly met24.4%
  • Not met28.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,0851,094
Suspended in or out of school2.4% · 262.2% · 24
Suspensions4038
Violence with injury21
Violence without injury2728
Weapons01
Drugs65
Defiance only00
Other53

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,0961,040
Suspended out of school1.7% · 192.5% · 26
Suspended in school0.7% · 80.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

15.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,0731,082
Chronically absent12.3% · 13215.0% · 162

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,057 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino36.2%
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White43.0%
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Black or African American4.4%
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Asian4.4%
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Two or More Races11.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062025002432

District
La Mesa-Spring Valley
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,057 students
Teachers (FTE)
47.6

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