Highlands Elementary vs Murdock Elementary
Murdock Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.7/10. In math proficiency, Murdock Elementary leads at 68.0%.
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.
Highlands Elementary
La Mesa, CA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
446 students
Murdock Elementary
La Mesa, CA
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
617 students
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| Metric | Highlands Elementary | Murdock Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.6% | 43.3% |
| Environment Score | 2.0 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #4,084 of 9,557 | #2,238 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 57th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highlands Elementary | Murdock Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 68.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 40.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Mesa (91942) | La Mesa (91941) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,262 | $111,607 |
| Median Home Value | $689,300 | $884,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,934 | $2,067 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.2% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 26 min |