Avocado Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Highlands Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Avocado Elementary La Mesa, California | Highlands Elementary Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2779 of 5,693 | #3544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34083 of 50,301 | #40147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 573 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | La Mesa | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avocado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 27.4).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 73.9%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 27.5).
- •Avocado Elementary is the larger school with 573 students compared with 357.
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 Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Avocado Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 27.4 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 Highlands Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avocado Elementary: 573. Highlands Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avocado Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Avocado Elementary is 2779th of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 3544th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).