Schools in 91941 — La Mesa, California: 91941 schools average near the state. The 52.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
91941 has 10 ranked schools in La Mesa, averaging a Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.9 to 76.2, a 52.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91941 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Helix High with a Scope Score of 76 and 40.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 23.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 6.7 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 13.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91941 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91941 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91941 | La Mesa | 10 | Developing 44.2/100 | — |
| 91942 | La Mesa | 5 | Developing 39.7/100 | -4.4 |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove | 5 | Developing 37.9/100 | -6.3 |
| 91935 | Jamul | 3 | Developing 40.7/100 | -3.4 |
| 91932 | Imperial Beach | 5 | Developing 35.2/100 | -9.0 |
| 91950 | National City | 13 | Developing 35.7/100 | -8.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91941
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 91941 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helix High Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around | 40.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Murdock Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 33.2% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Rolando Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Growth Engine | 19.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 33.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | The Learning Choice Academy - East County Grossmont Union High On the Rise | 18.2% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 27.3% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Avocado Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 12.5% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | Sparrow Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 13.1% | Developing 37/100 |
| 10 | Vista La Mesa Academy Lemon Grove Building Momentum | 9.8% | Needs Support 24/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology