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5300 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942-6014
Summary
JCS - Manzanita is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 645/1,734 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 820/1,735 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 224 |
| Low-Income Students | 106 (47.3%) |
| English Learners | 16 (7.1%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.0 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and fell 4.9 points over the full period.
•Math -4.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.6% to 67.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.2% to 43.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does JCS - Manzanita compare within the district?
JCS - Manzanita is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–12 schools in San Diego County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does JCS - Manzanita rank in California?
JCS - Manzanita ranks No. 645 of 1,734 in reading and No. 820 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at JCS - Manzanita compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 K–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.3% meet the reading standard and 26.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does JCS - Manzanita compare with other schools in La Mesa?
JCS - Manzanita is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–12 schools in La Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MesaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| JCS - ManzanitaThis school | 32.9% | 51.0% |
| Dimensions Collaborative | 29.6% | 42.9% |
| Literacy First Charter | 47.4% | 58.6% |
