JCS - Manzanita vs Sparrow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 727 m 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
Sparrow Academy
La Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
156 students
| Measure | JCS - Manzanita La Mesa, California | Sparrow Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2022 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #26630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparrow Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Sparrow Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 47.3%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.3).
- •JCS - Manzanita is the larger school with 224 students compared with 156.
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 Sparrow Academy?
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 Sparrow Academy?
About 727 m in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Manzanita: 224. Sparrow Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Manzanita and Sparrow Academy rank in California?
JCS - Manzanita is unranked and Sparrow Academy is 2022nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).