Allen (Decima M.) Elementary vs Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 743 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
| Measure | Allen (Decima M.) Elementary San Bruno, California | Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2851 of 5,693 | #2553 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34794 of 50,301 | #31994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | San Bruno | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 35.7).
- •Allen (Decima M.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Allen (Decima M.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 72.5%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allen (Decima M.) Elementary better than Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 35.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allen (Decima M.) Elementary and Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary?
About 743 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary: 396. Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen (Decima M.) Elementary and Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary rank in California?
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary is 2851st of 5,693 and Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is 2553rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).