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Enrollment
435
Elementary
DISTRICT 362 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEMON GROVE·NCES 062133002555
San Miguel Elementary
7059 San Miguel Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 · (619) 825-5619 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL435 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 22% of California public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
22.9:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.8:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
356 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 54 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 59 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 70 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 75 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is 27% smaller than its 6th grade class (75).
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
29.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -0.2pp since 2014
Math
23.2%
CA avg 37.7% . -2.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2014, while math scores are down about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.3% | 18.5% | 20.4% | 49.8% |
| Math | 9.7% | 13.5% | 25.8% | 50.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 29.8% | 23.2% |
| 2023-24 | 27.3% | 14.1% |
| 2022-23 | 21.2% | 14.9% |
| 2021-22 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| 2018-19 | 42.4% | 33.0% |
| 2017-18 | 37.3% | 28.5% |
| 2016-17 | 32.7% | 28.7% |
| 2015-16 | 29.0% | 25.0% |
| 2014-15 | 30.0% | 26.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
23.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 32% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like San Miguel Elementary
San Miguel Elementary's state test result (23.7% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Elementary this school | 435 | 81.8% | 23.7% |
| Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy Vallejo | 423 | 81.6% | 14.7% |
| Belshaw Elementary Antioch | 431 | 83.3% | 14.1% |
| Don Riggio Stockton | 436 | 81.4% | 24.5% |
| Dover Elementary Fairfield | 463 | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Webster Elementary Long Beach | 454 | 78.4% | 32.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where San Miguel Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 23.7% | #4,222 of 5,151 | #339 of 392 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 23.2% | #3,972 of 5,172 ▲ 781 | #324 of 393 ▲ 49 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 29.8% | #4,006 of 5,172 ▲ 84 | #326 of 393 ▲ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +9.1pp | #737 of 5,116 | #44 of 387 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 435 | #3,218 of 5,915 | #243 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.9:1 | #2,901 of 5,352 | #195 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.9% | #2,342 of 5,354 | #240 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.8% | #1,993 of 5,625 | #96 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.5% | #1,264 of 3,837 | #85 of 279 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
435
+44 (+11%) vs 2020
-11% since 1990-91, when it was 490
Student : Teacher
22.9:1
was 21.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 435 | 19 | 22.9:1 | 82% (356) |
| 2023-24 | 442 | 21.5 | 20.6:1 | 85% (375) |
| 2022-23 | 446 | 20 | 22.3:1 | 61% (271) |
| 2020-21 | 391 | 18 | 21.7:1 | 78% (306) |
| 2017-18 | 554 | 23 | 24.1:1 | 81% (446) |
| 2015-16 | 541 | 21 | 25.8:1 | 85% (461) |
| 2010-11 | 580 | N/A | N/A | 99% (577) |
| 2000-01 | 541 | 29 | 18.7:1 | 55% (296) |
| 1990-91 | 490 | 20 | 24.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for San Miguel Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (554 to 435); teachers down 17% (23 to 19).
About San Miguel Elementary
San Miguel Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school based in Lemon Grove, California. A federal count lists 435 students at the school, in kindergarten through 6.
San Miguel Elementary sits within Lemon Grove, which has 8 schools and 3,048 students.
At San Miguel Elementary, Hispanic students make up 64% of the student body. The school is also 17% Black, 7% White, 6% multiracial, and 5% Asian. That is higher than the 35% Hispanic share among all San Diego County residents. San Miguel Elementary's diversity index is 55%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 19 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 22.9:1. That is close to the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The school's lunch program data list 82% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in San Diego County, the average is 54%.
Measured against California public elementary schools, San Miguel Elementary receives a C-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Predicted from its free or reduced-price lunch share, San Miguel Elementary would score about 31.6%. It scores 23.7%, 7.9 points below that figure.
In the county around the school, San Diego County, the median household income is $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. San Diego County is home to 766 public schools and about 467,437 public school students.
The closest other public school is San Altos Elementary, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. Among its closest neighbors with test data, San Miguel Elementary is 7th of 8 on proficiency.
San Miguel Elementary is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
2024-25 enrollment was 435, an 11% rise from 391 in 2020-21. The school's ratio rose from 21.7:1 to 22.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The San Miguel Elementary community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lemon Grove
- Vista La Mesa AcademyElementary · 518 students
- Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and HumanitiesMiddle · 516 students
- Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Mt. Vernon ElementaryElementary · 359 students
- Monterey Heights ElementaryElementary · 341 students
- San Altos ElementaryElementary · 338 students
Other schools in Lemon Grove
- Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and HumanitiesMiddle · 516 students
- Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Mt. Vernon ElementaryElementary · 359 students
- Monterey Heights ElementaryElementary · 341 students
- San Altos ElementaryElementary · 338 students
- Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education CenterElementary · 142 students
Other San Miguel Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 1 state are named San Miguel Elementary. San Miguel Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- San Miguel ElementarySouth Gate, CA · 677 students
- San Miguel ElementarySunnyvale, CA · 431 students
- San Miguel ElementarySanta Rosa, CA · 401 students
Nearby schools
- San Altos Elementary0.8 mi · 338
- Vista La Mesa Academy0.9 mi · 518
- Rolando Park Elementary1.0 mi · 270
- Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities1.0 mi · 516
- Lemon Grove Academy Elementary1.1 mi · 399
- Monterey Heights Elementary1.1 mi · 341
Frequently asked questions
About San Miguel ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary enrolls approximately 435 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does San Miguel Elementary serve?
San Miguel Elementary serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does San Miguel Elementary have?
San Miguel Elementary employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at San Miguel Elementary?
At San Miguel Elementary, the student body is approximately 7% White, 64% Hispanic, 17% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is San Miguel Elementary public or private?
San Miguel Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lemon Grove.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.