Calavera Hills Elementary vs Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calavera Hills Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | Calavera Hills Elementary Carlsbad, California | Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1329 of 5,693 | #973 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17771 of 50,301 | #13266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| city | Carlsbad | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 60.6).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology does better on math proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 45.1%).
- •Calavera Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 26.6).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is the larger school with 744 students compared with 441.
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 Calavera Hills Elementary better than Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology ranks higher (67.2 vs 60.6 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 Calavera Hills Elementary and Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calavera Hills Elementary: 441. Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calavera Hills Elementary and Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology rank in California?
Calavera Hills Elementary is 1329th of 5,693 and Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is 973rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).