Benchley/Weinberger Elementary vs Maryland Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Maryland Avenue Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | Benchley/Weinberger Elementary San Diego, California | Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 5,693 | #2165 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6979 of 50,301 | #28331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 560 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 40% |
| city | San Diego | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 45.4).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 40%).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 58.5%).
- •Maryland Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.5).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 451.
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 Benchley/Weinberger Elementary better than Maryland Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benchley/Weinberger Elementary ranks higher (76.5 vs 45.4 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 Benchley/Weinberger Elementary and Maryland Avenue Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary: 560. Maryland Avenue Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benchley/Weinberger Elementary and Maryland Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is 465th of 5,693 and Maryland Avenue Elementary is 2165th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).