- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Valley, CA
Spring Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062025002445
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Valley Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Valley Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Academy ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Spring Valley, CA.
School address
District: La Mesa-Spring Valley · California
NCES ID 062025002445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Spring Valley Academy shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062025002445 · Spring Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 28.4:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students)
Spring Valley Academy shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Spring Valley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Mesa Arts A
La Mesa Arts Academy
1,059 students
- Parkway Sports
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
897 students
- Sci Tech Engr
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
800 students
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
608 students
- This school
Spring Valley Academy
597 students
- Fletcher Hills
Fletcher Hills Elementary
540 students
What this shows Spring Valley Academy reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Valley Academy compares
Spring Valley Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 15.5%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Spring Valley Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for La Mesa-Spring Valley reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murdock Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fletcher Hills Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 30.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley Academy
How many students attend Spring Valley Academy?
Spring Valley Academy has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Academy is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Valley Academy?
63.2% of students at Spring Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley Academy?
Spring Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Valley Academy rank among public schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Academy ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Spring Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spring Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Besides Spring Valley Academy, La Mesa-Spring Valley also operates La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students), Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy (897 students), and Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa (800 students). See the La Mesa-Spring Valley district page for the complete list.