Avocado Elementary vs Fuerte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Fuerte Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
| Measure | Avocado Elementary La Mesa, California | Fuerte Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2779 of 5,693 | #1063 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34083 of 50,301 | #14170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 573 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| city | La Mesa | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuerte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 36.8).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 45%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 73.1%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 26.4).
- •Fuerte Elementary is the larger school with 686 students compared with 573.
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 Fuerte Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fuerte Elementary ranks higher (65.9 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 Fuerte Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avocado Elementary: 573. Fuerte Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avocado Elementary and Fuerte Elementary rank in California?
Avocado Elementary is 2779th of 5,693 and Fuerte Elementary is 1063rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).