Avocado Elementary vs Rancho San Diego Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Rancho San Diego Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Avocado Elementary La Mesa, California | Rancho San Diego Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2779 of 5,693 | #2111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34083 of 50,301 | #27638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 573 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | La Mesa | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 36.8).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.0).
- •Avocado Elementary is the larger school with 573 students compared with 533.
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 Rancho San Diego Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho San Diego Elementary ranks higher (46.4 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 Rancho San Diego Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avocado Elementary: 573. Rancho San Diego Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avocado Elementary and Rancho San Diego Elementary rank in California?
Avocado Elementary is 2779th of 5,693 and Rancho San Diego Elementary is 2111th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).