Blossom Valley Elementary vs Tierra del Sol Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blossom Valley Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | Blossom Valley Elementary El Cajon, California | Tierra del Sol Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1439 of 5,693 | #577 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19098 of 50,301 | #9980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| city | El Cajon | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blossom Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 39.3).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.2).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle is the larger school with 713 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 Blossom Valley Elementary better than Tierra del Sol Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blossom Valley Elementary ranks higher (58.6 vs 39.3 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 Blossom Valley Elementary and Tierra del Sol Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blossom Valley Elementary: 533. Tierra del Sol Middle: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blossom Valley Elementary and Tierra del Sol Middle rank in California?
Blossom Valley Elementary is 1439th of 5,693 and Tierra del Sol Middle is 577th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).