Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary vs Torrey Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 704 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Torrey Hills
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
389 students
| Measure | Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary Oakland, California | Torrey Hills San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5685 of 5,693 | #71 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50204 of 50,301 | #2863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 78% |
| city | Oakland | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Torrey Hills scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 4.8).
- •Torrey Hills does better on math proficiency (78% vs 16%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 15%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 100%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.6).
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 Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary better than Torrey Hills?
On the Success Index (US), Torrey Hills ranks higher (84.1 vs 4.8 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 Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary and Torrey Hills?
About 704 km in a straight line, between Oakland and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary: 389. Torrey Hills: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary and Torrey Hills rank in California?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is 5685th of 5,693 and Torrey Hills is 71st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).