Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-6, San Miguel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Miguel Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
San Miguel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Miguel Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8248 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Miguel Elementary School's ranking?
San Miguel Elementary School is ranked #8248 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary School?
442 students attend San Miguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of San Miguel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Miguel Elementary School?
San Miguel Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Miguel Elementary School offer ?
San Miguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is San Miguel Elementary School part of?
San Miguel Elementary School is part of Lemon Grove School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
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