JCS - Manzanita vs Murray Manor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Murray Manor Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | JCS - Manzanita La Mesa, California | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1842 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #24477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 50%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 25.2).
- •Murray Manor Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 224.
- •JCS - Manzanita is a charter school while Murray Manor 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 Murray Manor 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 Murray Manor Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Manzanita: 224. Murray Manor Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Manzanita and Murray Manor Elementary rank in California?
JCS - Manzanita is unranked and Murray Manor Elementary is 1842nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).