Central Elementary vs Mar Vista Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Imperial Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
Mar Vista Academy
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
462 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Imperial Beach, California | Mar Vista Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5227 of 5,693 | #818 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48554 of 50,301 | #12732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 350 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| city | Imperial Beach | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mar Vista Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 12.8).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 73.7%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 26.9).
- •Mar Vista Academy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 350.
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 Central Elementary better than Mar Vista Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mar Vista Academy ranks higher (25.7 vs 12.8 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 Central Elementary and Mar Vista Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Imperial Beach and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 350. Mar Vista Academy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Mar Vista Academy rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5227th of 5,693 and Mar Vista Academy is 818th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).