Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Public K-6

 10129 Austin Dr.
       Spring Valley, CA  91977-6903


(619) 668-5895

District: La Mesa-Spring Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
2949th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,833 Help


Students who attend Sweetwater Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Valley Academy
High:    Monte Vista High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.5 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.9%
White:
17.5%
African American:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details Sweetwater Springs Elementary ranks worse than 50.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th 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 42.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.9%), White (17.5%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sweetwater Springs Elementary is 25.5, which is the 6th best among 17 elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sweetwater Springs Elementary is $5,833. 10 elementary schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sweetwater Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater Springs Elementary 2949th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Sweetwater Springs 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 Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.87 1637th 4809 66.0%
2005 46.51 2362nd 4822 51.0%
2006 45.89 2381st 4818 50.6%
2007 56.38 2001st 5113 60.9%
2008 52.25 2250th 5113 56.0%
2009 49.89 2492nd 5193 52.0%
2010 40.25 3161st 5314 40.5%
2011 47.10 2768th 5377 48.5%
2012 49.47 2654th 5390 50.8%
2013 57.59 2263rd 5530 59.1%
2015 56.83 2086th 5611 62.8%
2016 55.41 2211th 5614 60.6%
2017 67.17 1695th 5692 70.2%
2018 59.56 2055th 5662 63.7%
2019 52.13 2485th 5789 57.1%
2022 43.81 2861st 5883 51.4%
2023 42.83 2942nd 5848 49.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.40 315th 3246 90.3%
2019 76.82 370th 3275 88.7%
2022 54.02 1001st 3311 69.8%
2023 61.10 743rd 3240 77.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.95 1333rd 2416 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 1763rd 5084 65.3%
2019 46.83 2618th 5173 49.4%
2022 53.32 2073rd 5264 60.6%
2023 56.36 1961st 5355 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 1928th 5413 64.4%
2019 52.51 2365th 5492 56.9%
2022 49.51 2440th 5635 56.7%
2023 47.40 2547th 5595 54.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.08 213th 2128 90.0%
2022 31.70 1412th 2227 36.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.47 2199th 5431 59.5%
2019 49.76 2468th 5510 55.2%
2022 37.08 3198th 5663 43.5%
2023 38.60 3131st 5627 44.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.19 85th 700 87.9%
2019 76.54 116th 747 84.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.21 1133rd 4830 76.5%
2019 58.82 1764th 4963 64.5%
2022 61.91 1522nd 5084 70.1%
2023 58.15 1759th 5079 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.47 1545th 2737 43.6%
2019 21.97 2341st 2834 17.4%
2022 24.57 2158th 2726 20.8%
2023 20.51 2207th 2659 17.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 320 69 27 109 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 331 87 30 113 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 331 87 30 113 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 311 85 27 110 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 346 94 26 126 4 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 332 91 36 130 3 n/a n/a 10 602
2000 317 87 32 174 2 n/a n/a 25 637
2001 294 68 36 185 4 n/a n/a 41 628
2002 219 71 45 176 4 n/a n/a 67 582
2003 219 71 45 176 4 n/a n/a 67 582
2004 196 75 39 171 1 n/a n/a 89 571
2005 175 73 38 172 2 n/a n/a 107 567
2006 163 76 26 163 2 n/a n/a 102 532
2007 141 69 27 174 1 n/a n/a 87 499
2008 128 60 33 167 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 111 61 33 158 2 1 58 0 424
2010 141 72 37 182 4 2 27 0 465
2011 141 61 39 192 3 0 22 0 458
2012 183 68 44 227 3 2 27 0 554
2013 180 72 39 259 2 3 23 0 578
2014 179 87 42 257 3 5 22 0 595
2015 160 72 50 259 3 4 24 0 572
2016 147 71 41 280 5 7 28 0 579
2017 130 66 33 246 2 5 37 0 519
2018 123 78 30 262 2 5 39 0 539
2019 102 63 32 253 0 3 42 0 495
2020 86 57 31 272 0 3 51 0 500
2021 85 60 22 249 0 3 45 0 464
2022 77 57 25 239 0 4 49 0 451
2023 76 51 32 230 0 0 46 0 435

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 528 17.6 30.0 37.9
1995 566 18.8 30.1 45.4
1996 566 18.8 30.1 45.4
1997 535 24.8 21.6 44.7
1998 596 26.8 22.2 40.9
1999 602 29.8 20.2 41.7
2000 637 28.8 22.1 42.3
2001 628 29.0 21.7 42.4
2002 582 27.0 21.6 42.5
2003 582 27.0 21.6 42.5
2004 571 26.7 21.4 43.6
2005 567 26.8 21.2 50.9
2006 532 23.8 22.4 55.8
2007 499 22.8 21.9 51.2
2008 390 27.6 14.1 62.1
2009 424 24.8 14.9 51.4
2010 465 21.8 21.3 49.5
2011 458 n/a n/a 55.2
2012 554 18.2 30.3 n/a
2013 578 19.0 30.3 54.5
2014 595 19.0 31.3 60
2015 572 19.0 30.1 61
2016 579 20.0 28.9 61.3
2017 519 19.0 27.3 59.2
2018 539 20.0 26.9 64.2
2019 495 17.0 29.1 61.4
2020 500 n/a n/a 60.6
2021 464 18.0 25.7 60.6
2022 451 18.0 25.0 65
2023 435 17.0 25.5 69.2

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 Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 528 17.6 30.0 37.9
1995 566 18.8 30.1 45.4
1996 566 18.8 30.1 45.4
1997 535 24.8 21.6 44.7
1998 596 26.8 22.2 40.9
1999 602 29.8 20.2 41.7
2000 637 28.8 22.1 42.3
2001 628 29.0 21.7 42.4
2002 582 27.0 21.6 42.5
2003 582 27.0 21.6 42.5
2004 571 26.7 21.4 43.6
2005 567 26.8 21.2 50.9
2006 532 23.8 22.4 55.8
2007 499 22.8 21.9 51.2
2008 390 27.6 14.1 62.1
2009 424 24.8 14.9 51.4
2010 465 21.8 21.3 49.5
2011 458 n/a n/a 55.2
2012 554 18.2 30.3 n/a
2013 578 19.0 30.3 54.5
2014 595 19.0 31.3 60
2015 572 19.0 30.1 61
2016 579 20.0 28.9 61.3
2017 519 19.0 27.3 59.2
2018 539 20.0 26.9 64.2
2019 495 17.0 29.1 61.4
2020 500 n/a n/a 60.6
2021 464 18.0 25.7 60.6
2022 451 18.0 25.0 65
2023 435 17.0 25.5 69.2

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

Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201393.0%5.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%
201491.0%4.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%93.0%
201597.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%
201697.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202091.8%0.0%4.7%95.3%94.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,832

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sweetwater Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2485th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2942nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)58.343.1
 15.3%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)5047
 3%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)47.847.7
 0.1%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)4235.4
 6.6%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)46.255.7
 9.6%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)1719.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa-Spring Valley)36.226.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)25.918
 7.9%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)6130.4
 30.7%
   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 (Sweetwater Springs Elementary)45.814.3
 31.5%
   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 Students495435
 12.1%
African American6351
 19%
American Indian00
Asian3232
Hispanic253230
 9.1%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White10276
 25.5%
Two or More Races4246
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%69.2%
 7.8%


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Students at Sweetwater Springs Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 17% White, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Students who attend Sweetwater Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spring Valley Academy
High : Monte Vista High

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Sweetwater Springs Elementary.

Sweetwater Springs Elementary ranks 2949th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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