Avocado Elementary vs Steele Canyon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 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
Steele Canyon High
Spring Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
| Measure | Avocado Elementary La Mesa, California | Steele Canyon High Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2779 of 5,693 | #351 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #34083 of 50,301 | #7739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 573 | 2,198 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 2,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | La Mesa | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 36.8).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 45%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 73.1%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.0).
- •Steele Canyon High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 573.
- •Avocado Elementary is a public school while Steele Canyon High 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 Steele Canyon High?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Canyon High ranks higher (52.5 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 Steele Canyon High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avocado Elementary: 573. Steele Canyon High: 2,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avocado Elementary and Steele Canyon High rank in California?
Avocado Elementary is 2779th of 5,693 and Steele Canyon High is 351st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).