Vista La Mesa Academy vs Clay Elementary
Clay Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 4.1/10. Vista La Mesa Academy is significantly larger with 531 students, about 1.8× the size of Clay Elementary (302). In math proficiency, Clay Elementary leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa, CA
4.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
531 students
Clay Elementary
San Diego, CA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
302 students
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| Metric | Vista La Mesa Academy | Clay Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 3.6 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.4% | 71.9% |
| Environment Score | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| State Rank | #8,878 of 9,557 | #4,165 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 7th | 56th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Vista La Mesa Academy | Clay Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Mesa (91941) | San Diego (92115) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,607 | $75,178 |
| Median Home Value | $884,800 | $722,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,067 | $1,875 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.9% | 38.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 20.7% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 23 min |