Lemon Avenue Elementary vs Murray Manor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Murray Manor Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa, California | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1902 of 5,693 | #1842 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25172 of 50,301 | #24477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Manor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 50.0).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Lemon Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 50%).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 27.9).
- •Murray Manor Elementary is the larger school with 530 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 Murray Manor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Manor Elementary ranks higher (51.0 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 Murray Manor Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lemon Avenue Elementary: 502. Murray Manor Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lemon Avenue Elementary and Murray Manor Elementary rank in California?
Lemon Avenue Elementary is 1902nd of 5,693 and Murray Manor Elementary is 1842nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).