Murray Manor Elementary vs Sparrow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Sparrow Academy
La Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
156 students
| Measure | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa, California | Sparrow Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1842 of 5,693 | #2022 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24477 of 50,301 | #26630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Manor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 47.8).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Murray Manor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Sparrow Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 50%).
- •Sparrow Academy does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.2).
- •Murray Manor Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 156.
- •Murray Manor Elementary is a public school while Sparrow Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sparrow Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Manor Elementary ranks higher (51.0 vs 47.8 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 Sparrow Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Manor Elementary: 530. Sparrow Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Manor Elementary and Sparrow Academy rank in California?
Murray Manor Elementary is 1842nd of 5,693 and Sparrow Academy is 2022nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).