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Vista La Mesa Academy

3900 Violet St., La Mesa, CA, 91941

About Vista La Mesa Academy

Vista La Mesa Academy is a public school for grades K–8 in La Mesa that has about 530 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 24:1. The school reflects the different backgrounds of the people who live there and stresses structured academic instruction for all grades. Additionally, Vista La Mesa Academy provides students with small-group interventions and programs to assist them, in addition to providing a curriculum in reading and mathematics that is in accordance with state standards. According to academic data, about 29% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and about 31% meet or exceed reading proficiency standards. The school also promotes positive behavior practices and social-emotional learning to support student well-being. Funding for public education helps keep teaching programs and campus resources going. Vista La Mesa Academy is in a residential area of La Mesa that is known for being a stable community. The school has a family-friendly atmosphere. The school is mostly focused on helping students learn and grow academically in a K–8 setting, making it one of the best schools in California.

Vista La Mesa Academy Contact Information

Address

3900 Violet St., La Mesa, CA, 91941

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Phone

(619) 825-5645

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 31% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
531
Total Students
$130069
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3263 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vista La Mesa Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 11.11%
Asian 8.29%
Hispanic 59.13%
Black 16.01%
Two+ Races 3.95%
Native Am. 0.75%
White
11.11%
Asian
8.29%
Hispanic
59.13%
Black
16.01%
Two+ Races
3.95%
Native Am.
0.75%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 531
50.09%
266 Female
49.91%
265 Male

Student Population

531 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vista La Mesa Academy continues to emphasize inclusive, student-centered programs that build leadership, creativity, and community. Recent school reports highlight offerings such as Cheetah Patrol, Hope Squad, Journalism, MESA, Chess Club, media classes, and the Sage Garden, which provide hands-on learning and support students socially, emotionally, and academically

FAQ

Q1. Does Vista La Mesa Academy have programs for student leaders?

Ans. Students might learn how to be responsible and confident through leadership roles.

Q2. Are there clubs for enrichment?

Ans. Clubs and special interest groups can help students learn about new hobbies.

Q3: How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Newsletters, digital communication tools, and meetings are all ways to share updates.

Q4. Do students take part in service-learning activities?

Ans. Students may learn to be responsible citizens through community service projects.

Q5. Does the school support students' ability to be creative?

Ans. Art, music, and chances to perform may help students be more creative.

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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