Maryland Avenue Elementary School

5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maryland Avenue Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
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Total Students
485 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Year Founded
1950
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School Rankings

Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maryland Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3238 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
34%
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49%
47%
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30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
36%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maryland Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3238 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maryland Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Maryland Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary School?
485 students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Maryland Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maryland Avenue Elementary School?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maryland Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maryland Avenue Elementary School part of?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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