Bay View Academy vs La Mesa
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.
Bay View Academy
Monterey · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
La Mesa
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
689 students
| Measure | Bay View Academy Monterey, California | La Mesa Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1924 of 5,693 | #1095 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25349 of 50,301 | #14595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 477 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Monterey | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 49.7).
- •La Mesa does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •La Mesa does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Bay View Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 45.3%).
- •Bay View Academy does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.8).
- •La Mesa is the larger school with 689 students compared with 477.
- •Bay View Academy is a charter school while La Mesa is a public 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 Bay View Academy better than La Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa ranks higher (65.3 vs 49.7 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 Bay View Academy and La Mesa?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Academy: 477. La Mesa: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Academy and La Mesa rank in California?
Bay View Academy is 1924th of 5,693 and La Mesa is 1095th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).