Canyon View Elementary vs Mesa Verde Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon View Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Mesa Verde Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
| Measure | Canyon View Elementary San Diego, California | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 5,693 | #81 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6572 of 50,301 | #1601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 77.2).
- •Canyon View Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 15.6%).
- •Canyon View Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.6).
- •Mesa Verde Middle is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 505.
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 Canyon View Elementary better than Mesa Verde Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.2 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 Canyon View Elementary and Mesa Verde Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon View Elementary: 505. Mesa Verde Middle: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon View Elementary and Mesa Verde Middle rank in California?
Canyon View Elementary is 427th of 5,693 and Mesa Verde Middle is 81st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).