Spring Valley Academy

3900 Conrad Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

597 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spring Valley Academy is a public middle school located in Spring Valley, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills. By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them build a strong foundation for their future educational and professional pursuits.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Spring Valley Academy places a significant emphasis on student well-being, community involvement, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The campus provides various programs and resources designed to engage students during their formative middle school years, encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities and develop personal responsibility. Through collaborative efforts between staff, families, and the local community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

597

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	371
Black	57
Asian	26
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
371 (62.6%)
White
92 (15.5%)
Black
57 (9.6%)
Two or More
45 (7.6%)
Asian
26 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)668-5750
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 6 205

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 201