C
Below Average
54/100

Maryland Avenue Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5400 Maryland Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 12th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
485
Students
enrolled
23.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%12/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (+12 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (+3 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%52%reading +6 pts, math -4 pts62nd percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading -1 pts, math -9 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic52%32%reading +13 pts, math +4 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income52%32%reading +14 pts, math +4 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5400 Maryland Ave.
City La Mesa
ZIP Code 91941
District 0620250
NCES School ID 062025002437
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91941

Understanding the community around Maryland Avenue Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $107,055
Per Capita Income $51,579
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 53.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $842,300
Median Rent $1,867
Owner-Occupied 64.3%
Renter-Occupied 35.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Maryland Avenue Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 36.1%
Hispanic/Latino 35.9%
Two or More Races 11.8%
Black 8.3%
Asian 7.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 485
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Maryland Avenue Elementary?
Maryland Avenue Elementary has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary?
Maryland Avenue Elementary has 485 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1.
What grades does Maryland Avenue Elementary serve?
Maryland Avenue Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Maryland Avenue Elementary receive per student?
Maryland Avenue Elementary receives $16,211 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Maryland Avenue Elementary in 91941 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,036,399
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,629
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
35.7%

Other Schools in 91941

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026