Chollas/Mead Elementary vs Holly Drive Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
108 students
| Measure | Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego, California | Holly Drive Leadership Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3279 of 5,693 | #4825 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38191 of 50,301 | #47011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 534 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 16.2).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Holly Drive Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Holly Drive Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.3).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 108.
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary is a public school while Holly Drive Leadership 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 Holly Drive Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chollas/Mead Elementary ranks higher (30.5 vs 16.2 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 Holly Drive Leadership Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chollas/Mead Elementary: 534. Holly Drive Leadership Academy: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chollas/Mead Elementary and Holly Drive Leadership Academy rank in California?
Chollas/Mead Elementary is 3279th of 5,693 and Holly Drive Leadership Academy is 4825th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).