Murray Manor Elementary vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Pershing Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
| Measure | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa, California | Pershing Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1842 of 5,693 | #285 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24477 of 50,301 | #5032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | La Mesa | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 51.0).
- •Pershing Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 50%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.2).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 980 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 Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (62.1 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 Pershing Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Manor Elementary: 530. Pershing Middle: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Manor Elementary and Pershing Middle rank in California?
Murray Manor Elementary is 1842nd of 5,693 and Pershing Middle is 285th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).