Bird Rock Elementary vs La Jolla Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bird Rock Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
La Jolla Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
| Measure | Bird Rock Elementary La Jolla, California | La Jolla Elementary La Jolla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #92 of 5,693 | #103 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3163 of 50,301 | #3232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 383 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| city | La Jolla | La Jolla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.4 vs 83.3).
- •La Jolla Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •La Jolla Elementary does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 87%).
- •Bird Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 19.1%).
- •La Jolla Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.9).
- •La Jolla Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 383.
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 Bird Rock Elementary better than La Jolla Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bird Rock Elementary and La Jolla Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between La Jolla and La Jolla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bird Rock Elementary: 383. La Jolla Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bird Rock Elementary and La Jolla Elementary rank in California?
Bird Rock Elementary is 92nd of 5,693 and La Jolla Elementary is 103rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).