Apperson Street Elementary vs Mission Estancia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apperson Street Elementary
Sunland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
| Measure | Apperson Street Elementary Sunland, California | Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2488 of 5,693 | #276 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31566 of 50,301 | #4944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | Sunland | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Estancia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 40.5).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 65.6%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.7).
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 Apperson Street Elementary better than Mission Estancia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Estancia Elementary ranks higher (80.1 vs 40.5 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 Apperson Street Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Sunland and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apperson Street Elementary: 355. Mission Estancia Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apperson Street Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary rank in California?
Apperson Street Elementary is 2488th of 5,693 and Mission Estancia Elementary is 276th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).