Lemon Avenue Elementary vs Murdock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemon Avenue Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Murdock Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students
| Measure | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa, California | Murdock Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1902 of 5,693 | #830 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25172 of 50,301 | #11480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 50.0).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 44.4%).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.9).
- •Murdock Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 502.
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 Lemon Avenue Elementary better than Murdock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 50.0 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 Lemon Avenue Elementary and Murdock Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lemon Avenue Elementary: 502. Murdock Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lemon Avenue Elementary and Murdock Elementary rank in California?
Lemon Avenue Elementary is 1902nd of 5,693 and Murdock Elementary is 830th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).