Schools in 91942 — La Mesa, California: 5 schools. Average score 5.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
91942 has 5 ranked schools in La Mesa, averaging a Scope Score of 39.7/100 — 5.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.5 to 47.2, a 14.7-point spread.
How 91942 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Murray Manor Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 7.0 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 16.0%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91942 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91942 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91942 | La Mesa | 5 | Developing 39.7/100 | — |
| 91941 | La Mesa | 10 | Developing 44.2/100 | +4.5 |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove | 5 | Developing 37.9/100 | -1.8 |
| 91935 | Jamul | 3 | Developing 40.7/100 | +1.0 |
| 91950 | National City | 13 | Developing 35.7/100 | -4.1 |
| 91932 | Imperial Beach | 5 | Developing 35.2/100 | -4.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91942
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All schools in 91942
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Culture First | 35.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 29.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Northmont Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | JCS - Manzanita San Diego County Office of Education Culture First | 11.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa-Spring Valley Building Momentum | 17.3% | Developing 32/100 |
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.
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