Gage Elementary vs Murray Manor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gage Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students
Murray Manor Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Gage Elementary San Diego, California | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1698 of 5,693 | #1842 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22420 of 50,301 | #24477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 698 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | San Diego | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 51.0).
- •Gage Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Gage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 50%).
- •Gage Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.2).
- •Gage Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 530.
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 Gage Elementary better than Murray Manor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gage Elementary ranks higher (53.9 vs 51.0 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 Gage Elementary and Murray Manor Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gage Elementary: 698. Murray Manor Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gage Elementary and Murray Manor Elementary rank in California?
Gage Elementary is 1698th of 5,693 and Murray Manor Elementary is 1842nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).