Clay Elementary vs Vista La Mesa Academy
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.
Clay Elementary
San Diego, CA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
302 students
Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa, CA
4.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
531 students
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| Metric | Clay Elementary | Vista La Mesa Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.9% | 71.4% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| State Rank | #4,165 of 9,557 | #8,878 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 7th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Clay Elementary | Vista La Mesa Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | San Diego (92115) | La Mesa (91941) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,178 | $111,607 |
| Median Home Value | $722,500 | $884,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,875 | $2,067 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.5% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 26 min |