Jcs - Manzanita

5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcs - Manzanita ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jcs - Manzanita ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Jcs - Manzanita's student population of 200 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Jcs - Manzanita ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jcs - Manzanita is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
33%
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55-59%
47%
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30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
51%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
33%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Jcs - Manzanita and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jcs - Manzanita and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jcs - Manzanita's ranking?
Jcs - Manzanita is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jcs - Manzanita often compared to?
Jcs - Manzanitais often viewed alongside schools like La Mesa Dale Elementary School, The Learning Choice Academy - East County by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcs - Manzanita?
The graduation rate of Jcs - Manzanita is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jcs - Manzanita?
200 students attend Jcs - Manzanita.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jcs - Manzanita students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcs - Manzanita?
Jcs - Manzanita has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jcs - Manzanita offer ?
Jcs - Manzanita offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcs - Manzanita part of?
Jcs - Manzanita is part of Jcs - Manzanita School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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