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Mt. Vernon

Lemon Grove · San Diego County · 8350 Mount Vernon Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3336

(619) 825-5613 · mve.lemongrovesd.net/

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6/10
#2495
Rank 2495 out of 5,722
Top 44%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2375 · 59th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2526 · 56th percentile
Science6/10 · #2736 · 51st percentile

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School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary sits in the heart of Lemon Grove, a small, tight-knit city just east of San Diego that feels refreshingly unhurried compared to the busier parts of the county. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with balanced performance across English, math, and science — a good fit for families looking for a stable, community-rooted school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of higher-ranked suburban campuses. Lemon Grove's affordable neighborhoods and easy freeway access make it a practical choice for families who want to stay connected to San Diego while planting roots somewhere that still feels like a real neighborhood.

Student Demographics

192 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
156 (81%)
African American
16 (8%)
Multiple Races
11 (6%)
White
7 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged138 (72%)
Students with Disabilities36 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

359
Enrollment
16.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2832 · 53rd percentile

124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found