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Vista La Mesa Academy

Vista La Mesa Academy is a public middle school in La Mesa, CA, serving grades K–8, rated C, with 518 students and a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 36% in English Language Arts, 26% in Math and 22% in Science.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
518
Students per teacher
24.3:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts36%
Math26%
Science22%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic63%
Black14%
White10%
Asian8%
Two or more races4%
Pacific Islander1%
Native American1%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-13.7%
Prior-year enrollment
600

Homes assigned to this school

1,241 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Vista La Mesa Academy. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
3900 Violet St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone
(619) 825-5645
Website
vlma.lemongrovesd.net
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
062133002556
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School district

Lemon Grove Elementary School District

District rating
B-
Schools
8
Students
3,053
Spending per student
$18,223
Teachers (FTE)
135
Grades
K–08
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Common questions

About Vista La Mesa Academy

How is Vista La Mesa Academy rated?

Vista La Mesa Academy holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Lemon Grove Elementary School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Vista La Mesa Academy perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Vista La Mesa Academy students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 36% in English Language Arts, 26% in Math and 22% in Science.

What grades does Vista La Mesa Academy serve?

Vista La Mesa Academy serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Vista La Mesa Academy?

518 students attend Vista La Mesa Academy, down from 600 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Vista La Mesa Academy?

TopHap matches 1,241 residential properties to Vista La Mesa Academy in and around La Mesa. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Vista La Mesa Academy in?

Vista La Mesa Academy is part of Lemon Grove Elementary School District, which reports 8 schools, 3,053 students and $18,223 of spending per student.