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Schools in 91942 — La Mesa, California

91942 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.9 — 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.0 to 51.2, a 15.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.3
36.0 – 51.2
Avg Exceeded %
23.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91942 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Murray Manor Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91942. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91942 averages 17.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91942 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91942
91942La Mesa4Developing
43.9/100
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91941La Mesa7Developing
42.3/100
-1.6
91945Lemon Grove5Developing
35.9/100
-7.9
91950National City11Developing
35.1/100
-8.8
91932Imperial Beach5Developing
34.1/100
-9.7

School archetypes in 91942

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91942

#SchoolExceededScore
1Murray Manor Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First
35.2%Solid
51/100
2La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum
29.6%Solid
50/100
3Northmont Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
38/100
4Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
36/100

Schools in 91942 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 91942

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in La Mesa good?
La Mesa's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.9/100, which is 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 23.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Mesa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Mesa is Murray Manor Elementary with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 35.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do La Mesa schools compare to the state average?
La Mesa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 23.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 36.0 to 51.2, a 15.3-point spread.
How many schools are in La Mesa?
La Mesa has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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