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Sweetwater Springs Elementary

La Mesa-Spring Valley · San Diego County · 10129 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977-6903

(619) 668-5895 · www.lmsvschools.org

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6/10
#2845
Rank 2845 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2414 · 58th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3063 · 46th percentile
Science4/10 · #3411 · 39th percentile

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School Overview

Sweetwater Springs Elementary sits in the heart of Spring Valley, a laid-back inland community in San Diego County where the pace is a little slower and the neighborhoods feel genuinely lived-in. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with relatively stronger English scores that give it a solid reading-focused foundation. Families who appreciate a community-rooted school with room to grow — and who love the easy access to both downtown San Diego and the outdoors that East County offers — will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

151 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
75 (50%)
African American
27 (18%)
White
21 (14%)
Multiple Races
17 (11%)
Filipino
6 (4%)
Asian
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged119 (79%)
Students with Disabilities34 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

378
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.8
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 Programs4/10 · #3856 · 36th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found