Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary vs Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 681 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
| Measure | Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose, California | Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4679 of 5,693 | #2553 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46363 of 50,301 | #31994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| city | San Jose | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 17.4).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 85.6%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.8).
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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary better than Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 17.4 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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary?
About 681 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary: 396. Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary rank in California?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is 4679th of 5,693 and Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is 2553rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).