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Best Schools in Spring Valley, CA
Spring Valley, CA has 26 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 15,588 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Spring Valley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spring Valley, CA
The top high schools in Spring Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
2. Monte Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1569 Students
3. Mount Miguel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1480 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spring Valley, CA
The top middle schools in Spring Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Mesa Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1052 Students
2. Hillsdale Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1500 Students
3. Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Acad At La Presa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 718 Students
4. Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemon Grove • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
5. Spring Valley Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
6. Oak Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamul-dulzura Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spring Valley, CA
The top elementary schools in Spring Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murdock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 594 Students
2. La Mesa Dale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
3. Mt. Vernon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemon Grove • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
4. Highlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
5. Sweetwater Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
6. Jamacha Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
7. Avocado Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
8. Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemon Grove • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 439 Students
9. Loma Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 283 Students
10. Jamul Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jamul-dulzura Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spring Valley, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spring Valley, CA has a total population of 33,292 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spring Valley, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spring Valley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spring Valley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spring Valley, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Spring Valley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spring Valley, CA
How many schools are in Spring Valley, CA?
Spring Valley, CA has 26 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 15,588 students in total.
How do schools in Spring Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Spring Valley score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Spring Valley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spring Valley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Spring Valley
15 of 15 schools in Spring Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1C: 7D: 5
All 15 public schools we grade in Spring Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (8)
- Avondale Elementary
- Bancroft Elementary
- Casa De Oro Elementary
- Highlands Elementary
- La Presa Elementary
- Loma Elementary
- Rancho Elementary
- Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.