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Elementary Schools in La Mesa, California

9 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How La Mesa schools compare

La Mesa's 9 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 46.8 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 33.0 to 54.7, a 21.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Murray Manor Elementary with a composite of 54.7 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in La Mesa averages 16.5%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
46.8
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
21.7
33.0 – 54.7
Avg Exceeded %
23.1%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
9
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Murray Manor Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 54.7 35.2% 59.9% 14.4% 0.5%
2 Murdock Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 52.1 33.6% 58.7% 12.9% 1.2%
3 Lemon Avenue Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 51.9 33.2% 56.4% 14.9% 1.5%
4 Rolando Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 48.6 19.9% 43.0% 18.3% 1.8%
5 La Mesa Dale Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 47.6 23.1% 45.5% 8.2% 2.0%
6 Maryland Avenue Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 46.5 27.7% 50.2% 12.4% 0.8%
7 Northmont Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley
San Diego 44.3 12.9% 41.3% 19.3% 0.4%
8 Avocado Elementary
Cajon Valley Union
San Diego 43.0 12.7% 36.2% 22.1% 3.0%
9 Vista La Mesa Academy
Lemon Grove
San Diego 33.0 10.0% 31.0% 25.7% 6.5%