Sparrow Academy

Summary:

Sparrow Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in La Mesa, CA, with 399 students. The school is part of the Sparrow Academy District, which is ranked 532 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating.

Sparrow Academy faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, where the school's proficiency rates are below the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White and low-socioeconomic status students performing poorly. Additionally, Sparrow Academy has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Murdock Elementary and Lemon Avenue Elementary, Sparrow Academy's performance is generally lower in ELA and Math proficiency rates. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Sparrow Academy are also noteworthy, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4207 Spring Gardens Rd.
       La Mesa, CA  91941-2030


(619) 439-6327

District: Sparrow Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3082nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  23.1 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.6%
Hispanic:
33.6%
Two or more races:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Sparrow Academy ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sparrow Academy ranks better than 78.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Sparrow Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparrow Academy 3082nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sparrow Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sparrow Academy 603rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sparrow Academy in the ranking list.)

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Sparrow Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparrow Academy District 532nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sparrow Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.25 3510th 5789 39.4%
2021 46.19 700th 1417 50.6%
2022 56.38 2221st 5883 62.2%
2023 61.78 1973rd 5874 66.4%
2024 41.73 3082nd 5862 47.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.90 3514th 5264 33.2%
2023 59.59 1768th 5374 67.1%
2024 32.08 3771st 5511 31.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.77 3609th 5492 34.3%
2021 41.11 681st 1267 46.3%
2022 54.52 2187th 5635 61.2%
2023 63.81 1772nd 5617 68.5%
2024 41.02 2982nd 5605 46.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.62 2940th 5510 46.6%
2021 47.14 602nd 1272 52.7%
2022 50.35 2424th 5663 57.2%
2023 57.38 2074th 5650 63.3%
2024 41.04 3000th 5636 46.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.08 2676th 4963 46.1%
2022 58.68 1706th 5084 66.4%
2023 69.22 1211th 5098 76.2%
2024 45.98 2546th 5102 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.32 2376th 2834 16.2%
2022 33.88 1905th 2726 30.1%
2023 35.73 1840th 2662 30.9%
2024 30.32 1948th 2647 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sparrow Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.21 614th 2715 77.4%
2021 47.70 417th 894 53.4%
2022 57.54 955th 2740 65.1%
2023 71.63 649th 2802 76.8%
2024 74.25 603rd 2777 78.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.22 592nd 2549 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.52 551st 2380 76.8%
2021 39.55 415th 738 43.8%
2022 55.16 934th 2509 62.8%
2023 66.23 708th 2547 72.2%
2024 61.61 792nd 2546 68.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.43 263rd 2558 89.7%
2024 72.21 581st 2547 77.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.71 1200th 2359 49.1%
2023 82.48 268th 2391 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sparrow Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.84 1069th 1555 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sparrow Academy Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sparrow Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 121 2 11 105 0 1 49 0 289
2020 120 9 14 110 0 2 8 0 263
2021 153 7 20 131 2 2 7 0 322
2022 188 4 20 124 1 2 30 0 369
2023 198 3 14 134 1 2 47 0 399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sparrow Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 289 11.7 24.5 23.9
2020 263 n/a n/a 27
2021 322 12.8 25.1 25.2
2022 369 15.4 23.8 22.8
2023 399 17.2 23.1 28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sparrow Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 289 11.7 24.5 23.9
2020 263 n/a n/a 27
2021 322 12.8 25.1 25.2
2022 369 15.4 23.8 22.8
2023 399 17.2 23.1 28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sparrow Academy

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
202068.3%21.7%3.3%73.3%75.0%73.3%73.3%71.7%
202172.5%10.1%0.0%85.5%87.0%87.0%88.4%87.0%
202283.1%0.0%9.1%90.9%90.9%90.9%87.0%92.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparrow Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3510th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1973rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 27%
Ranks 614th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 649th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sparrow Academy)32.135.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sparrow Academy)32.131.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sparrow Academy)34.568.4
 33.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sparrow Academy)14.357.9
 43.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sparrow Academy)5060
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sparrow Academy)17.933.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sparrow Academy)42.341.4
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sparrow Academy)41.760
 18.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sparrow Academy)29.252
 22.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sparrow Academy)6473.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sparrow Academy)5268
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sparrow Academy)91.346.2
 45.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sparrow Academy)56.534.6
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sparrow Academy)52.216.7
 35.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students289399
 38.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian01
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic105134
 27.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White121198
 63.6%
Two or More Races4947
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%28.8%
 4.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Sparrow Academy.

Sparrow Academy ranks 3082nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Sparrow Academy are 50% White, 34% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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