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Avondale Elementary

4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91942

Ranked 3645 of 7047 in California

Top schools in La Mesa
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Avondale Elementary

4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91942

About Avondale Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 37% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
326
Total Students
$115878
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.37%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic 75.15%
Black 7.06%
Two+ Races 5.21%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.37%
Asian
8.9%
Hispanic
75.15%
Black
7.06%
Two+ Races
5.21%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 326
49.08%
160 Female
50.92%
166 Male

Student Population

326 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Avondale Elementary Contact Information

Address

4750 Date Ave., La Mesa, CA, 91942

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Phone

(619) 668-5880

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In the newly released Voice of San Diego 2026 Parent’s Guide, Avondale's performance was noted alongside other La Mesa schools. The district has been focusing on closing the "achievement gap," with Avondale specifically praised for its social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and diverse student body.


FAQ

Q1. Does Avondale Elementary School want students to take on leadership roles?

Ans. Students can take part in leadership activities that help them learn how to be responsible and work well with others.


Q2. Are there activities that make school more fun during the year?

Ans. Clubs, creative arts, or activities based on interests are all examples of enrichment programs.


Q3. How does the school reward good behavior?

Answer. Recognition systems bring attention to students who show respect, responsibility, and kindness.


Q4. Can parents help out with school programs?

Ans. Families are often welcome to help with events and activities in the classroom.


Q5. Do the tools of technology belong in the classroom?

Ans. Digital resources can be used to make teaching better and get students more involved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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