Chollas/Mead Elementary vs Creekside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 606 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chollas/Mead Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
Creekside Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego, California | Creekside Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3279 of 5,693 | #4066 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38191 of 50,301 | #43207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 534 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 26% |
| city | San Diego | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 22.6).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.4).
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 Chollas/Mead Elementary better than Creekside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chollas/Mead Elementary ranks higher (30.5 vs 22.6 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 Chollas/Mead Elementary and Creekside Elementary?
About 606 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chollas/Mead Elementary: 534. Creekside Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chollas/Mead Elementary and Creekside Elementary rank in California?
Chollas/Mead Elementary is 3279th of 5,693 and Creekside Elementary is 4066th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).