About This School
Murray Manor Elementary School is located in La Mesa, CA and is one of 18 elementary schools in La Mesa-spring Valley School District. It is a public school that serves 666 students in grades K-5.
Murray Manor Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murray Manor Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Murray Manor Elementary School had an API growth score of 904 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Murray Manor Elementary School's 2011 base score was 873 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Murray Manor Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murray Manor Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Murray Manor Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murray Manor Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Murray Manor Elementary School had an API growth score of 904 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Murray Manor Elementary School's 2011 base score was 873 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Murray Manor Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murray Manor Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
La Mesa-Spring Valley District Spending
$9,208Per Pupil
The La Mesa-Spring Valley spends $9,208 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 32% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about La Mesa-Spring Valley District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
See Most Recent Test Scores
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Springall Academy 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Benchley/Weinberger Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
|
| East Region Court School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Mt Helix Academy 1.2 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: CA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Made AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Murray Manor Elementary School8305 EL Paso St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5865
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
school
72%
district
56%
state
48%
Math
school
84%
district
68%
state
59%
Language
school
67%
district
53%
state
46%
Mathematics
school
62%
district
62%
state
56%
Reading
school
53%
district
46%
state
38%
Spelling
school
67%
district
62%
state
58%
English Language Arts
school
61%
district
47%
state
37%
Math
school
73%
district
65%
state
58%
English Language Arts
school
67%
district
58%
state
51%
Math
school
66%
district
60%
state
56%
English Language Arts
school
74%
district
52%
state
44%
Math
school
73%
district
59%
state
49%
English Language Arts
school
57%
district
42%
state
41%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
47%
district
33%
state
35%
change 11%
English Language Arts
school
80%
district
54%
state
48%
change 7%
Math
school
90%
district
67%
state
59%
change 3%
Language
school
65%
district
52%
state
47%
change 27%
Mathematics
school
79%
district
61%
state
56%
change 23%
Reading
school
65%
district
46%
state
38%
change 1%
Spelling
school
66%
district
61%
state
60%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
60%
district
46%
state
38%
change 12%
Math
school
82%
district
66%
state
61%
change 15%
English Language Arts
school
77%
district
63%
state
55%
change 5%
Math
school
69%
district
67%
state
61%
change 23%
English Language Arts
school
57%
district
55%
state
48%
change 4%
Math
school
70%
district
59%
state
51%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
64%
district
58%
state
46%
change 10%
English Language Arts
school
88%
district
58%
state
53%
change 1%
Math
school
91%
district
69%
state
63%
change 13%
English Language Arts
school
68%
district
50%
state
44%
change 2%
Math
school
80%
district
66%
state
64%
change 5%
English Language Arts
school
81%
district
67%
state
61%
change 19%
Math
school
82%
district
68%
state
66%
change 33%
English Language Arts
school
76%
district
60%
state
54%
change 1%
Math
school
71%
district
61%
state
57%
change 16%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
74%
district
57%
state
49%
change 27%
English Language Arts
school
64%
district
54%
state
54%
change 20%
Math
school
73%
district
63%
state
62%
change 1%
English Language Arts
school
69%
district
47%
state
44%
change 3%
Math
school
82%
district
65%
state
65%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
76%
district
65%
state
63%
change 12%
Math
school
72%
district
64%
state
68%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
71%
district
65%
state
58%
change 1%
Math
school
72%
district
63%
state
60%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
74%
district
63%
state
56%
change 33%
English Language Arts
school
85%
district
59%
state
56%
change 26%
Math
school
92%
district
69%
state
66%
change 12%
English Language Arts
school
61%
district
48%
state
46%
change 5%
Math
school
78%
district
65%
state
68%
change 16%
English Language Arts
school
88%
district
65%
state
64%
change 17%
Math
school
84%
district
69%
state
71%
9
TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
more...
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 666
39%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Murray Manor Elementary School had 24% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
56%
Hispanic
21%
Two or More Races
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Black
4%
Sponsored Link
24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Murray Manor Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in La Mesa-Spring Valley School DistrictReview Murray Manor Elementary School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Recent Reviews
Murray Manor Elementary School
5
This is an amazing school.Great principal.The teachers are great....and lot's of parent involvement.
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 29, 2011
Murray Manor Elementary School
5
I have had my son there for 2 years and love it! The teachers are great!
Submitted by a Parent on May 24, 2011
About La Mesa, CA
Loading...
provided byzillow.com
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Today on Education.com
Five Great Snacks for Your Graduation Party 
Get Excited About Camping with These Printables and Activities BOOK PICKS
Summer Reading
Rainbow Letters! Practice Writing Lowercase Letters
Writing the Letter m
Find the Letter T: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Coloring 16: I Scream for Ice Cream!
Letter Q Tracing Practice
Color by Letter: Capital and Lowercase F
