Avocado Elementary vs College Preparatory Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avocado Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
College Preparatory Middle
Spring Valley · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
| Measure | Avocado Elementary La Mesa, California | College Preparatory Middle Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2779 of 5,693 | #131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34083 of 50,301 | #2316 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 573 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| city | La Mesa | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Preparatory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 36.8).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 73.1%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 26.0).
- •Avocado Elementary is the larger school with 573 students compared with 397.
- •Avocado Elementary is a public school while College Preparatory Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Avocado Elementary better than College Preparatory Middle?
On the Success Index (US), College Preparatory Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 36.8 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 Avocado Elementary and College Preparatory Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avocado Elementary: 573. College Preparatory Middle: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avocado Elementary and College Preparatory Middle rank in California?
Avocado Elementary is 2779th of 5,693 and College Preparatory Middle is 131st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).