Anza Elementary vs Meridian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anza Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
687 students
Meridian Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Anza Elementary El Cajon, California | Meridian Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4513 of 5,693 | #5264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45572 of 50,301 | #48689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 687 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 12.5).
- •Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93.2%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.4).
- •Anza Elementary is the larger school with 687 students compared with 570.
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 Anza Elementary better than Meridian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Anza Elementary ranks higher (18.8 vs 12.5 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 Anza Elementary and Meridian Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anza Elementary: 687. Meridian Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anza Elementary and Meridian Elementary rank in California?
Anza Elementary is 4513th of 5,693 and Meridian Elementary is 5264th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).