La Mesa Arts Academy vs Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,059 students
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Lemon Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa, California | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,334 | #581 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4397 of 15,369 | #10088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | La Mesa | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 38.8).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 80.4%).
- •Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.8).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 516.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Mesa Arts Academy better than Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Arts Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are La Mesa Arts Academy and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Arts Academy: 1,059. Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Arts Academy and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities rank in California?
La Mesa Arts Academy is 240th of 1,334 and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is 581st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).