Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa

1001 Leland St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

800 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The **STEAM Academy at La Presa**, located in Spring Valley, California, is a specialized magnet program within the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is built around an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into daily instruction. By emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation, preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond traditional core subjects, the school distinguishes itself through its focus on creative problem-solving and real-world application. Students are encouraged to explore the intersections between technical disciplines and artistic expression, often working on collaborative projects that mimic professional industry environments. With a strong commitment to preparing students for high-level high school coursework and future careers, the STEAM Academy at La Presa serves as a rigorous, forward-thinking environment designed to develop well-rounded, tech-literate, and creative scholars.

800

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	558
Black	74
Asian	48
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
558 (69.8%)
Black
74 (9.2%)
White
70 (8.7%)
Asian
48 (6.0%)
Two or More
46 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5720
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 262

Grade 7 264

Grade 8 274