Central Elementary vs Mar Vista Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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 Senior High
Imperial Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Imperial Beach, California | Mar Vista Senior High Imperial Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5227 of 5,693 | #1101 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48554 of 50,301 | #15175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| city | Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mar Vista Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 12.8).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Mar Vista Senior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 76.9%).
- •Mar Vista Senior High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.9).
- •Mar Vista Senior High is the larger school with 1,216 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 Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mar Vista Senior High ranks higher (20.6 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 Senior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Imperial Beach and Imperial Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 350. Mar Vista Senior High: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Mar Vista Senior High rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5227th of 5,693 and Mar Vista Senior High is 1101st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).