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San Miguel Elementary

Lemon Grove · San Diego County · 7059 San Miguel Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515

(619) 825-5619 · sme.lemongrovesd.net/

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2/10
#4879
Rank 4879 out of 5,722
Top 85%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4759 · 17th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4655 · 19th percentile
Science2/10 · #5021 · 10th percentile

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School Overview

San Miguel Elementary sits in the heart of Lemon Grove, a small, tight-knit city just east of San Diego that has a strong sense of community pride and a distinctly suburban-yet-approachable feel. Academically, the school faces real challenges, with test scores in English, math, and science falling below most of its peers statewide, so families who prioritize strong academic outcomes may want to dig into what support resources and programs are available before enrolling. That said, Lemon Grove itself is an affordable and convenient base for families who work throughout the San Diego metro, and parents willing to stay actively involved in their child's education may find a welcoming school community here.

Student Demographics

252 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
158 (63%)
African American
43 (17%)
White
19 (8%)
Multiple Races
17 (7%)
Asian
8 (3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners73 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged214 (85%)
Students with Disabilities52 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

435
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
15
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 Programs7/10 · #2072 · 66th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found