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8305 El Paso Street, La Mesa, CA 91942-2704
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
52.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,192/4,657 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,419/4,657 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 530 |
| Low-Income Students | 267 (50.4%) |
| English Learners | 36 (6.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 5.1 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.0% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.1% to 59.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Murray Manor Elementary compare within the district?
Murray Manor Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Murray Manor Elementary rank in California?
Murray Manor Elementary ranks No. 1,192 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,419 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Murray Manor Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 17 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.8% meet the reading standard and 40.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Murray Manor Elementary compare with other schools in La Mesa?
Murray Manor Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in La Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La MesaHow does Murray Manor Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Murray Manor Elementary is No. 82 in reading and No. 96 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Manor ElementaryThis school | 52.2% | 60.1% |
| La Mesa Dale Elementary | 42.1% | 51.1% |
| Lemon Avenue Elementary | 56.1% | 64.5% |
