La Mesa-Spring Valley

District Overview
Located in the vibrant suburban landscape of the greater San Diego metro area at 4750 Date Avenue in La Mesa, California, the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding community. Operating as an open, traditional public school system, the district encompasses 21 operational campuses dedicated to nurturing young learners from kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of 10,460 students, the district is structured to support early childhood development through middle school preparation, ensuring pupils build a strong academic and social foundation before transitioning to secondary education.

Reflecting the rich diversity of its large suburban setting, the student body brings together a broad spectrum of backgrounds, including significant Hispanic, White, multi-racial, Black, and Asian student populations. To effectively guide and empower this vibrant community, La Mesa-Spring Valley maintains a comprehensive workforce comprising over 2,650 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of approximately 925 teachers and 224 instructional aides, backed by more than 1,500 support staff professionals who ensure well-rounded student services, facilities management, and administrative excellence. Families, educators, and researchers can learn more about the district's ongoing initiatives and campus resources by visiting their central administrative office or exploring their official portal at lmsvschools.org.
21
Total Schools
10,460
Total Students
925.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Mesa-Spring Valley
Demographic Student Count
White2,652
Hispanic5,398
Black793
Asian554
Two or More1,000
American Indian12
Pacific Islander39
  • Hispanic
    5,398 (51.7%)
  • White
    2,652 (25.4%)
  • Two or More
    1,000 (9.6%)
  • Black
    793 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    554 (5.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    39 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in La Mesa-Spring Valley
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary17
Middle4
High0
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:21
Students:10,460*
Teachers (FTE):925.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.3
Schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley
Found 23 Schools