Schools in 91941 — La Mesa, California
91941 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.1 to 52.5, a 27.3-point spread.
How 91941 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Murdock Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 33.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 22.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91941. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91941 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 91941 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91941
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91941 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 91941
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murdock Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 52 | San Diego | 33.2% | 58.3% | 13.2% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 48 | San Diego | 33.2% | 56.3% | 15.1% | 1.5% |
| 3 | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 46 | San Diego | 23.2% | 45.4% | 8.9% | 2.0% |
| 4 | Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 45 | San Diego | 27.3% | 49.8% | 12.8% | 0.9% |
| 5 | Rolando Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley On the Rise | 44 | San Diego | 19.9% | 43.0% | 18.3% | 1.8% |
| 6 | Avocado Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 36 | San Diego | 12.5% | 36.0% | 21.9% | 2.9% |
| 7 | Vista La Mesa Academy Lemon Grove Building Momentum | 25 | San Diego | 9.8% | 27.2% | 25.1% | 6.1% |
Schools in 91941 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91941
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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