Murray Manor Elementary vs Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
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.
Murray Manor Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
| Measure | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa, California | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1842 of 5,693 | #334 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24477 of 50,301 | #6135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 51.0).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 50%).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 25.2).
- •Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is the larger school with 897 students compared with 530.
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 Murray Manor Elementary better than Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 51.0 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 Murray Manor Elementary and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Manor Elementary: 530. Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Manor Elementary and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy rank in California?
Murray Manor Elementary is 1842nd of 5,693 and Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy is 334th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).