Canyon Springs Community Elementary vs La Mesa Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,017 students
| Measure | Canyon Springs Community Elementary Canyon Country, California | La Mesa Junior High Santa Clarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3069 of 5,693 | #429 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36648 of 50,301 | #7813 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 496 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Canyon Country | Santa Clarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 32.9).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 82.3%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.8).
- •La Mesa Junior High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 496.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon Springs Community Elementary better than La Mesa Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Junior High ranks higher (49.2 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canyon Springs Community Elementary and La Mesa Junior High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Canyon Country and Santa Clarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Springs Community Elementary: 496. La Mesa Junior High: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Springs Community Elementary and La Mesa Junior High rank in California?
Canyon Springs Community Elementary is 3069th of 5,693 and La Mesa Junior High is 429th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).