La Mesa Dale Elementary

Public K-6

 4370 Parks Ave.
       La Mesa, CA  91941-5214


(619) 668-5740

District: La Mesa-Spring Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
3111th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,074 Help


Students who attend La Mesa Dale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    La Mesa Arts Academy
High:    Mount Miguel High

Student/teacher ratio:  27.5 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.9%
White:
20.6%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details La Mesa Dale Elementary ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.15. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at La Mesa Dale Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.9%), White (20.6%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Mesa Dale Elementary is 27.5. 14 elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Mesa Dale Elementary is $6,074, which is the 6th highest among 17 elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Mesa Dale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Mesa Dale Elementary 3111th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See La Mesa Dale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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La Mesa-Spring Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks La Mesa-Spring Valley 738th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Mesa Dale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.46 1286th 4809 73.3%
2005 61.17 1696th 4822 64.8%
2006 70.63 1305th 4818 72.9%
2007 66.08 1550th 5113 69.7%
2008 49.37 2406th 5113 52.9%
2009 48.27 2591st 5193 50.1%
2010 31.33 3751st 5314 29.4%
2011 36.27 3515th 5377 34.6%
2012 40.92 3210th 5390 40.4%
2013 39.58 3335th 5530 39.7%
2015 52.91 2294th 5611 59.1%
2016 59.35 2021st 5614 64.0%
2017 57.17 2169th 5692 61.9%
2018 52.40 2423rd 5662 57.2%
2019 53.27 2407th 5789 58.4%
2022 44.66 2818th 5883 52.1%
2023 40.15 3103rd 5848 46.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.60 154th 3246 95.3%
2019 93.32 121st 3275 96.3%
2023 60.68 750th 3240 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.28 1416th 2416 41.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.94 1518th 5084 70.1%
2019 60.67 1742nd 5173 66.3%
2022 59.14 1726th 5264 67.2%
2023 45.78 2646th 5355 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.18 2485th 5413 54.1%
2019 52.75 2348th 5492 57.2%
2022 48.14 2515th 5635 55.4%
2023 40.01 3004th 5595 46.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.46 975th 2227 56.2%
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Rank History for Male students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.70 2243rd 5431 58.7%
2019 52.51 2340th 5510 57.5%
2022 41.47 2920th 5663 48.4%
2023 40.97 2988th 5627 46.9%
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Rank History for African American students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.20 153rd 700 78.1%
2022 72.05 127th 663 80.8%
2023 62.43 186th 657 71.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.19 1225th 4830 74.6%
2019 56.13 1900th 4963 61.7%
2022 59.82 1650th 5084 67.5%
2023 43.68 2622nd 5079 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at La Mesa Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.57 1439th 2834 49.2%
2022 14.23 2415th 2726 11.4%
2023 31.72 1934th 2659 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for La Mesa Dale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 21 19 68 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 358 27 25 65 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 356 40 20 76 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 362 37 26 94 5 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 362 42 30 102 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 320 52 29 94 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 336 90 49 105 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 294 94 45 130 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 294 94 45 130 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 279 97 40 147 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 299 103 37 154 8 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 255 93 37 146 5 n/a n/a 22 558
2000 249 88 34 144 2 n/a n/a 42 559
2001 243 92 49 140 1 n/a n/a 62 587
2002 220 89 40 166 3 n/a n/a 85 603
2003 220 89 40 166 3 n/a n/a 85 603
2004 196 92 44 173 9 n/a n/a 67 581
2005 173 89 36 175 9 n/a n/a 67 549
2006 159 87 25 156 10 n/a n/a 70 507
2007 146 75 24 143 11 n/a n/a 49 448
2008 133 69 27 124 4 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 137 91 29 130 2 0 74 0 463
2010 119 91 22 152 0 0 27 0 411
2011 105 77 22 158 0 0 32 0 394
2012 110 108 37 208 0 8 45 0 516
2013 95 108 32 220 2 9 46 0 512
2014 82 82 32 196 3 5 41 0 441
2015 85 95 32 193 2 1 60 0 468
2016 88 85 23 202 2 2 52 0 454
2017 83 72 26 205 0 3 70 0 459
2018 80 81 30 202 0 4 69 0 466
2019 94 65 31 215 2 3 66 0 476
2020 99 79 33 239 3 3 61 0 517
2021 103 77 33 248 4 2 55 0 522
2022 91 72 34 250 1 1 51 0 500
2023 108 82 37 256 1 1 39 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Mesa Dale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 17.6 24.3 n/a
1989 477 20.0 23.8 n/a
1990 495 20.0 24.7 n/a
1991 524 21.0 24.9 n/a
1992 539 21.3 25.3 40.3
1993 495 22.0 22.5 0
1994 580 22.0 26.4 52.8
1995 568 23.8 23.9 62.3
1996 568 23.8 23.9 62.3
1997 568 28.5 19.9 62
1998 601 28.0 21.5 59.9
1999 558 29.5 18.9 63.4
2000 559 27.5 20.3 55.7
2001 587 27.5 21.3 55.8
2002 603 28.0 21.5 53.9
2003 603 28.0 21.5 53.9
2004 581 27.0 21.5 52.7
2005 549 27.5 20.0 62.4
2006 507 25.5 19.9 72.3
2007 448 21.5 20.8 60.7
2008 357 27.9 12.8 76.5
2009 463 31.8 13.4 59.4
2010 411 20.9 19.6 69.1
2011 394 n/a n/a 68.8
2012 516 17.0 30.3 99.4
2013 512 17.2 29.7 64.1
2014 441 15.6 28.1 75.3
2015 468 16.0 29.2 74.1
2016 454 16.0 28.3 77.5
2017 459 16.0 28.6 73.2
2018 466 16.0 29.1 75.1
2019 476 16.5 28.8 66.6
2020 517 n/a n/a 69.8
2021 522 18.0 29.0 67.8
2022 500 19.0 26.3 73
2023 524 19.0 27.5 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Mesa Dale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 17.6 24.3 n/a
1989 477 20.0 23.8 n/a
1990 495 20.0 24.7 n/a
1991 524 21.0 24.9 n/a
1992 539 21.3 25.3 40.3
1993 495 22.0 22.5 0
1994 580 22.0 26.4 52.8
1995 568 23.8 23.9 62.3
1996 568 23.8 23.9 62.3
1997 568 28.5 19.9 62
1998 601 28.0 21.5 59.9
1999 558 29.5 18.9 63.4
2000 559 27.5 20.3 55.7
2001 587 27.5 21.3 55.8
2002 603 28.0 21.5 53.9
2003 603 28.0 21.5 53.9
2004 581 27.0 21.5 52.7
2005 549 27.5 20.0 62.4
2006 507 25.5 19.9 72.3
2007 448 21.5 20.8 60.7
2008 357 27.9 12.8 76.5
2009 463 31.8 13.4 59.4
2010 411 20.9 19.6 69.1
2011 394 n/a n/a 68.8
2012 516 17.0 30.3 99.4
2013 512 17.2 29.7 64.1
2014 441 15.6 28.1 75.3
2015 468 16.0 29.2 74.1
2016 454 16.0 28.3 77.5
2017 459 16.0 28.6 73.2
2018 466 16.0 29.1 75.1
2019 476 16.5 28.8 66.6
2020 517 n/a n/a 69.8
2021 522 18.0 29.0 67.8
2022 500 19.0 26.3 73
2023 524 19.0 27.5 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

La Mesa Dale Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201286.0%2.0%0.0%12.0%89.0%98.0%98.0%90.0%89.0%
201386.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%93.0%97.0%99.0%90.0%90.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201595.0%2.0%3.0%1.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201697.0%2.0%1.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Mesa Dale Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,074

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Mesa Dale Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2407th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3103rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa Dale Elementary)59.352.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)54.746.6
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Mesa Dale Elementary)51.937
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)51.645.6
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa Dale Elementary)5053.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)50.248.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa Dale Elementary)41.738.2
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)42.441.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa Dale Elementary)58.833.3
 25.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)51.545.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa Dale Elementary)43.415.1
 28.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)36.226.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (La Mesa Dale Elementary)30.217
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (La Mesa-Spring Valley)31.626.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa Dale Elementary)39.129
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Mesa-Spring Valley)51.444.9
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa Dale Elementary)30.417.5
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)39.831.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476524
 10.1%
African American6582
 26.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3137
 19.4%
Hispanic215256
 19.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White94108
 14.9%
Two or More Races6639
 40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.6%71.8%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa Dale Elementary

Students at La Mesa Dale Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

La Mesa Dale Elementary ranks 3111th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended La Mesa Dale Elementary.

Students who attend La Mesa Dale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : La Mesa Arts Academy
High : Mount Miguel High


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