JCS - Manzanita vs Lemon Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Manzanita
La Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
224 students
Lemon Avenue Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | JCS - Manzanita La Mesa, California | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1902 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #25172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lemon Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Lemon Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Lemon Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 47.3%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 27.9).
- •Lemon Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 224.
- •JCS - Manzanita is a charter school while Lemon Avenue Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 JCS - Manzanita better than Lemon Avenue Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Manzanita and Lemon Avenue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Manzanita: 224. Lemon Avenue Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Manzanita and Lemon Avenue Elementary rank in California?
JCS - Manzanita is unranked and Lemon Avenue Elementary is 1902nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).