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