Lemon Grove

Summary:

Lemon Grove is an elementary school located in Ventura, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 279 students. It is part of the Ventura Unified School District, which is ranked 652 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lemon Grove faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 12.9% in 2018-2019 to 53.9% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the Ventura Unified School District and the state of California across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics 5-10 percentage points below the district and state averages. Lemon Grove's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, tend to perform significantly worse than their peers at the district and state levels, and the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When comparing Lemon Grove to nearby schools within the same district, such as Poinsettia Elementary, Mound Elementary, and Loma Vista Elementary, it becomes evident that Lemon Grove is underperforming. Additionally, Lemon Grove's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 3,715 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 3,008 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public K-8

 450 Valmore Ave.
       Ventura, CA  93003-4799


(805) 289-1817

District: Ventura Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3008th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,870 Help


Students who attend Lemon Grove usually attend:

Middle:    Cabrillo Middle
High:    Ventura High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.7%
White:
42.1%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Compare Details Lemon Grove ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 12th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lemon Grove ranks better than 60.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.7%), White (42.1%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lemon Grove is 20.2, which is the 2nd best among 17 elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lemon Grove is $10,870, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lemon Grove:

SchoolDigger ranks Lemon Grove 3008th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Lemon Grove in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lemon Grove 1097th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Lemon Grove in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ventura Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventura Unified 652nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lemon Grove

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.11 1758th 4809 63.4%
2005 65.97 1514th 4822 68.6%
2006 58.34 1807th 4818 62.5%
2007 34.18 3285th 5113 35.8%
2008 39.43 2976th 5113 41.8%
2009 33.66 3464th 5193 33.3%
2010 39.74 3191st 5314 40.0%
2011 41.88 3094th 5377 42.5%
2012 38.24 3376th 5390 37.4%
2013 34.42 3715th 5530 32.8%
2015 34.02 3403rd 5611 39.4%
2016 34.48 3446th 5614 38.6%
2017 29.58 3869th 5692 32.0%
2018 22.16 4498th 5662 20.6%
2019 32.59 3725th 5789 35.7%
2021 29.57 947th 1417 33.2%
2022 30.39 3845th 5883 34.6%
2023 41.47 3038th 5874 48.3%
2024 42.81 3008th 5862 48.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.86 1926th 3275 41.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.41 1271st 2420 47.5%
2024 46.38 1084th 2634 58.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 4523rd 5084 11.0%
2019 34.67 3524th 5173 31.9%
2021 35.31 725th 1110 34.7%
2022 24.69 4270th 5264 18.9%
2023 37.98 3236th 5374 39.8%
2024 38.55 3244th 5511 41.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.63 4196th 5413 22.5%
2019 34.27 3474th 5492 36.7%
2021 35.09 773rd 1267 39.0%
2022 39.97 2998th 5635 46.8%
2023 41.55 2930th 5617 47.8%
2024 45.00 2725th 5605 51.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.84 1777th 2128 16.5%
2019 21.19 2284th 2585 11.6%
2021 20.39 270th 293 7.8%
2022 21.49 1946th 2227 12.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.31 4447th 5431 18.1%
2019 32.06 3616th 5510 34.4%
2021 27.85 878th 1272 31.0%
2022 27.60 3992nd 5663 29.5%
2023 45.57 2706th 5650 52.1%
2024 40.83 3010th 5636 46.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.84 4702nd 4830 2.7%
2019 22.78 4194th 4963 15.5%
2022 14.33 4838th 5084 4.8%
2023 35.29 3296th 5098 35.3%
2024 32.16 3558th 5102 30.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.62 2384th 2737 12.9%
2019 26.82 2230th 2834 21.3%
2022 32.95 1935th 2726 29.0%
2023 29.42 2002nd 2662 24.8%
2024 64.42 982nd 2647 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lemon Grove

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 25.20 1526th 1999 23.7%
2009 53.34 899th 2063 56.4%
2010 42.53 1239th 2179 43.1%
2011 55.89 936th 2236 58.1%
2012 59.80 824th 2259 63.5%
2013 47.26 1231st 2379 48.3%
2015 54.26 1005th 2477 59.4%
2023 46.71 1266th 2802 54.8%
2024 52.19 1097th 2777 60.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.40 1221st 2575 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.39 974th 2546 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.87 1228th 2547 51.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lemon Grove

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.85 729th 1535 52.5%
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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.

Lemon Grove Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lemon Grove

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 9 7 60 3 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 277 13 7 75 4 n/a n/a 0 376
1990 278 13 5 77 3 n/a n/a 0 376
1991 321 14 8 91 4 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 317 14 7 100 8 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 313 17 12 86 8 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 329 16 15 97 7 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 301 17 18 110 12 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 301 17 18 110 12 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 311 17 20 142 8 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 302 16 17 146 8 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 313 18 16 134 14 n/a n/a 2 497
2000 291 20 14 136 15 n/a n/a 8 484
2001 277 16 18 149 16 n/a n/a 12 488
2002 294 12 13 158 10 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 294 12 13 158 10 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 259 8 8 165 9 n/a n/a 30 479
2005 240 7 10 156 8 n/a n/a 25 446
2006 250 11 9 153 10 n/a n/a 35 468
2007 175 4 11 136 11 n/a n/a 25 362
2008 174 6 8 127 8 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 189 5 8 121 6 3 57 0 389
2010 207 5 8 145 7 2 17 0 391
2011 205 6 7 151 5 2 15 0 391
2012 193 2 7 177 4 1 19 0 403
2013 220 7 9 156 1 1 23 0 417
2014 216 5 8 187 0 2 25 0 443
2015 195 6 9 203 0 1 31 0 445
2016 172 0 9 185 0 1 21 0 388
2017 147 4 4 176 0 1 22 0 354
2018 140 4 4 165 0 1 18 0 332
2019 123 4 3 149 0 1 19 0 299
2020 95 4 4 139 0 0 14 0 256
2021 78 6 2 125 0 0 10 0 221
2022 103 9 4 116 1 0 17 0 250
2023 111 4 6 138 2 0 18 0 279
2024 128 9 8 139 0 0 20 0 304

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 Lemon Grove

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 19.3 19.8 n/a
1989 376 19.0 19.7 n/a
1990 376 17.0 22.1 n/a
1991 438 18.0 24.3 n/a
1992 446 18.3 24.3 22
1993 436 19.0 22.9 25.9
1994 464 22.5 20.6 31
1995 458 20.0 22.9 36.5
1996 458 20.0 22.9 36.5
1997 498 24.0 20.8 34.7
1998 489 25.0 19.6 34.2
1999 497 26.0 19.1 32.7
2000 484 26.0 18.6 32.8
2001 488 27.3 17.9 29.4
2002 487 25.4 19.2 32
2003 487 25.4 19.2 32
2004 479 26.0 18.4 37.2
2005 446 23.8 18.7 38.5
2006 468 28.0 16.7 42.7
2007 362 22.5 16.1 47.2
2008 323 19.9 16.2 50.8
2009 389 21.5 17.2 35.5
2010 391 20.5 19.0 47.8
2011 391 n/a n/a 50.6
2012 403 18.0 22.3 99.3
2013 417 18.0 23.1 53.2
2014 443 19.9 22.2 52.6
2015 445 19.0 23.4 57.5
2016 388 18.0 21.5 54.1
2017 354 17.1 20.5 64.4
2018 332 16.1 20.6 69.6
2019 299 15.5 19.2 69.9
2020 256 n/a n/a 68.8
2021 221 11.2 19.7 71
2022 250 13.0 19.1 70.8
2023 279 14.0 19.9 65.2
2024 304 14.9 20.2 64.1

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 Lemon Grove

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 19.3 19.8 n/a
1989 376 19.0 19.7 n/a
1990 376 17.0 22.1 n/a
1991 438 18.0 24.3 n/a
1992 446 18.3 24.3 22
1993 436 19.0 22.9 25.9
1994 464 22.5 20.6 31
1995 458 20.0 22.9 36.5
1996 458 20.0 22.9 36.5
1997 498 24.0 20.8 34.7
1998 489 25.0 19.6 34.2
1999 497 26.0 19.1 32.7
2000 484 26.0 18.6 32.8
2001 488 27.3 17.9 29.4
2002 487 25.4 19.2 32
2003 487 25.4 19.2 32
2004 479 26.0 18.4 37.2
2005 446 23.8 18.7 38.5
2006 468 28.0 16.7 42.7
2007 362 22.5 16.1 47.2
2008 323 19.9 16.2 50.8
2009 389 21.5 17.2 35.5
2010 391 20.5 19.0 47.8
2011 391 n/a n/a 50.6
2012 403 18.0 22.3 99.3
2013 417 18.0 23.1 53.2
2014 443 19.9 22.2 52.6
2015 445 19.0 23.4 57.5
2016 388 18.0 21.5 54.1
2017 354 17.1 20.5 64.4
2018 332 16.1 20.6 69.6
2019 299 15.5 19.2 69.9
2020 256 n/a n/a 68.8
2021 221 11.2 19.7 71
2022 250 13.0 19.1 70.8
2023 279 14.0 19.9 65.2
2024 304 14.9 20.2 64.1

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

Lemon Grove

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201286.0%9.0%0.0%5.0%88.0%91.0%89.0%89.0%86.0%
201371.0%20.0%0.0%10.0%71.0%78.0%78.0%71.0%73.0%
201465.0%3.0%0.0%31.0%75.0%93.0%96.0%73.0%70.0%
201588.0%10.0%0.0%2.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
201693.0%3.0%0.0%5.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201894.0%0.0%3.0%3.0%96.0%96.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lemon Grove

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,870

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lemon Grove

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 3725th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3038th of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lemon Grove)32.330
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)5138.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lemon Grove)35.536.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)52.641.5
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lemon Grove)3648.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)52.546.1
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lemon Grove)3648.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)49.750.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lemon Grove)43.233.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)56.244.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lemon Grove)32.430.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)43.934.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lemon Grove)20.327.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ventura Unified)38.531.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students299279
 6.7%
African American44
American Indian02
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic149138
 7.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White123111
 9.8%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%65.2%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lemon Grove

Students at Lemon Grove are 46% Hispanic, 42% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Lemon Grove ranks 3008th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Lemon Grove.

Students who attend Lemon Grove usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cabrillo Middle
High : Ventura High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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