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Mt. Vernon Elementary

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Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks 2566 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

2566^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of California elementary schools

Summary

Mt. Vernon Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 359 students in the Lemon Grove area, and it stands out as a remarkable success story of consistent improvement, now ranking above average statewide.

The school has made impressive gains, moving from a low to an above-average state ranking since 2019 while dramatically reducing chronic absenteeism to 16.4%, a rate better than most nearby schools like San Altos Elementary (27.5%) and Lemon Grove Academy Elementary (30.0%). Academically, it consistently outperforms its district, with test scores in English and Math meeting or exceeding state averages, and it shows particular strength in supporting English Language Learners. Notably, it achieves these results with lower per-student spending than comparable schools such as Audubon K-8.

While there is room for growth in science, Mt. Vernon's trajectory is strong. Among ten local schools, it ranks second in core subjects behind only Monterey Heights Elementary, demonstrating effective and cost-efficient education within the Lemon Grove district context.

359

Students ?

21.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,267

Per pupil spending ?

69.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3336

(619) 825-5613

District: Lemon Grove

Students who attend Mt. Vernon Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mount Miguel High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.9%

African American:

6.1%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2013 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2013

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Lemon Grove

✓Above the California median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (29% vs 41% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg31%

California avg41%

2,566^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Lemon Grove

929^th of 1,543Lemon Grove among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	2566 of 5857	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.6	2635 of 5869	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.2	3188 of 5859	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.7	2926 of 5883	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.6	4135 of 5789	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.7	3361 of 5662	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.4	3883 of 5692	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.8	3088 of 5614	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.8	2631 of 5611	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	42.7	3141 of 5530	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.7	3889 of 5390	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.1	3828 of 5377	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.2	4135 of 5314	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	16.1	4672 of 5193	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	19.0	4399 of 5113	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.9	4384 of 5113	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.5	2797 of 4818	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.6	2798 of 4822	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	46.4	2340 of 4809	51.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	59.9	724 of 3162	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	51.9	1092 of 3245	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.6	938 of 3311	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	46.0	1444 of 3275	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.2	1062 of 3246	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	2578 of 5597	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.1	2584 of 5612	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.5	2725 of 5609	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.6	3283 of 5635	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	3652 of 5492	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	3507 of 5413	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	1849 of 5107	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	1647 of 5107	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.0	2296 of 5087	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.5	1713 of 5084	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.4	3439 of 4963	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	2308 of 4830	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	2420 of 5460	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	2377 of 5517	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	3021 of 5363	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.1	2271 of 5264	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.8	3655 of 5173	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.7	3255 of 5084	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	2380 of 5628	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.3	2503 of 5643	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.0	3537 of 5638	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	2390 of 5663	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.3	4251 of 5510	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.2	3034 of 5431	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	28.8	1829 of 2715	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.3	1059 of 2480	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.1	957 of 2508	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.5	1287 of 2497	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	65.0	765 of 2477	69.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

English Language Learner (2024)77th percentile+22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)64th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)58th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)56th percentile~ school

Female (2025)54th percentile~ school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy48%~ state avg

Mathematics38%~ state avg

Science27%-6 vs state

Writing25%+8 vs state

Listening24%~ state avg

Overall12%~ state avg

Reading9%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)			CSA Spanish Listening (2025)			CSA Spanish Writing (2025)			CSA Spanish Reading (2025)			CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Vernon Elementary	Public	K-6	8350 Mount Vernon St.	Lemon Grove	91945	San Diego County	Lemon Grove	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 825-5613	359	16	21.9	69.9%	12 (3.3%)	22 (6.1%)	294 (81.9%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	50.4	2566^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.2%		48.6	2635^th of 5869 public elementary schools	55.1%	69	8.8	14.6	11.6	33.3	14.6	24.1	22.8	27.3	25.0	5.3	12.7	8.9	27.1		27.1	49.1	49.1	37.8	57.8			48.5	50.9	38.2	23.4	34.8			37.6							$19,267	$2,640	$16,627
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center	Public	K	8425 Palm St.	Lemon Grove	91945	San Diego County	Lemon Grove	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 825-5600	142	8	17.7	51.4%	15 (10.6%)	15 (10.6%)	98 (69.0%)	8 (5.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)																																				$27,544	$5,848	$21,696
Bancroft Elementary	Public	K-8	8805 Tyler St.	Spring Valley	91977	San Diego County	La Mesa-Spring Valley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-5890	391	15	25.7	93.1%	15 (3.8%)	31 (7.9%)	301 (77.0%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.6%)	15.7	5207^th of 5857 public elementary schools	11.1%		15.2	5283^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	10.0%	76													17.9		17.0	14.7	29.3	26.8				22.5	11.4	25.9	12.5				15.9							$18,507	$2,042	$16,465
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary	Public	K-6	7885 Golden Ave.	Lemon Grove	91945	San Diego County	Lemon Grove	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 825-5637	399	16	25.7	83.2%	33 (8.3%)	47 (11.8%)	282 (70.7%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.5%)	41.5	3116^th of 5857 public elementary schools	46.8%		36.4	3411^th of 5869 public elementary schools	41.9%	295													28.8		28.8	28.4	35.0	41.7	64.3			42.8	22.4	30.0	22.2	50.0			31.2							$19,739	$2,847	$16,892
Avondale Elementary	Public	K-5	8401 Stansbury St.	Spring Valley	91977	San Diego County	La Mesa-Spring Valley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-5880	291	11	26.4	88.7%	10 (3.4%)	17 (5.8%)	218 (74.9%)	22 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (7.2%)	40.1	3210^th of 5857 public elementary schools	45.2%		34.9	3527^th of 5869 public elementary schools	39.9%	317													17.1		17.1	39.6	41.8	39.0				40.3	41.7	36.8	34.2				37.7	96.6				96.6		$18,607	$1,598	$17,009
Monterey Heights Elementary	Public	K-6	7550 Canton Dr.	Lemon Grove	91945	San Diego County	Lemon Grove	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 825-5633	341	13	25.7	67.2%	26 (7.6%)	27 (7.9%)	231 (67.7%)	18 (5.3%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	32 (9.4%)	49.7	2610^th of 5857 public elementary schools	55.4%		34.3	3572^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	39.1%	962													30.8		30.8	62.2	33.3	34.4	52.5			43.8	68.9	38.9	20.0	47.5			41.2	94.4				96.3		$20,194	$3,002	$17,192
San Miguel Elementary	Public	K-6	7059 San Miguel Ave.	Lemon Grove	91945	San Diego County	Lemon Grove	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 825-5619	435	19	22.8	81.8%	29 (6.7%)	74 (17.0%)	279 (64.1%)	23 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (6.0%)	23.8	4515^th of 5857 public elementary schools	22.9%		18	5027^th of 5869 public elementary schools	14.3%	512													11.4		11.4	33.9	32.2	13.0	40.0			29.8	30.2	25.4	11.6	26.3			23.2	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	$21,618	$3,595	$18,023
Audubon K-8	Public	K-8	8111 San Vicente	San Diego	92114	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 344-5800	495	21	23.5	87.9%	15 (3.0%)	28 (5.7%)	403 (81.4%)	29 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.6%)	22.5	4634^th of 5857 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.3	4263^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	27.4%	371													10.8	25.6	18.8	18.8	26.3	18.9	34.0	22.7	35.7	26.1	28.6	30.0	18.9	29.1	27.3	34.9	28.3	90.6	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	$22,168	$4,050	$18,118
San Altos Elementary	Public	K-6	1750 Madera St.	Lemon Grove	91945	San Diego County	Lemon Grove	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 825-5621	338	16	21.1	70.4%	18 (5.3%)	23 (6.8%)	236 (69.8%)	33 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (6.8%)	36.1	3475^th of 5857 public elementary schools	40.7%		37.3	3345^th of 5869 public elementary schools	43.0%	130													20.4		20.4	14.0	36.8	37.5	56.8			35.5	22.7	33.3	29.2	48.7			32.7							$22,046	$4,169	$17,877
Kempton Street Literacy Academy	Public	K-5	740 Kempton St.	Spring Valley	91977	San Diego County	La Mesa-Spring Valley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-5870	480	19	25.2	81.0%	11 (2.3%)	34 (7.1%)	396 (82.5%)	16 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.4%)	13	5419^th of 5857 public elementary schools	7.5%		14	5387^th of 5869 public elementary schools	8.2%	32													14.1		14.1	19.7	15.7	32.9				23.0	17.5	13.9	6.4				12.6	93.5	94.4	97.2	97.2	96.3	97.2	$18,135	$1,665	$16,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Vernon Elementary

Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a good school?

Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks 2566^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 359 students attended Mt. Vernon Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Mt. Vernon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mt. Vernon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Mount Miguel High

What district is Mt. Vernon Elementary in?

Lemon Grove

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Vernon Elementary?

Students at Mt. Vernon Elementary are 82% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% Asian.

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