Chollas/Mead Elementary vs Gompers Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 846 m 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
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,175 students
| Measure | Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego, California | Gompers Preparatory Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3279 of 5,693 | #982 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38191 of 50,301 | #14365 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 534 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 25.1).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 94.2%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.3).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 534.
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary is a public school while Gompers Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gompers Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chollas/Mead Elementary ranks higher (30.5 vs 25.1 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 Gompers Preparatory Academy?
About 846 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chollas/Mead Elementary: 534. Gompers Preparatory Academy: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chollas/Mead Elementary and Gompers Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Chollas/Mead Elementary is 3279th of 5,693 and Gompers Preparatory Academy is 982nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).