Cabrillo Elementary vs Dana
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
157 students
Dana
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 5–6
646 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary San Diego, California | Dana San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2875 of 5,693 | #241 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35015 of 50,301 | #4414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 157 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 35.4).
- •Dana does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Dana does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 34.5%).
- •Dana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 68.8%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.1).
- •Dana is the larger school with 646 students compared with 157.
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 Cabrillo Elementary better than Dana?
On the Success Index (US), Dana ranks higher (64.8 vs 35.4 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 Cabrillo Elementary and Dana?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Elementary: 157. Dana: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and Dana rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 2875th of 5,693 and Dana is 241st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).