Arma J. Shull Elementary vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arma J. Shull Elementary
San Dimas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
Vista Grande Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Arma J. Shull Elementary San Dimas, California | Vista Grande Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 5,693 | #1778 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6401 of 50,301 | #23443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| city | San Dimas | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 52.5).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 28.8).
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 Arma J. Shull Elementary better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arma J. Shull Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 52.5 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 Arma J. Shull Elementary and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 172 km in a straight line, between San Dimas and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arma J. Shull Elementary: 633. Vista Grande Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arma J. Shull Elementary and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Arma J. Shull Elementary is 410th of 5,693 and Vista Grande Elementary is 1778th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).