Chollas/Mead Elementary vs KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 817 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
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego, California | KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3279 of 5,693 | #720 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38191 of 50,301 | #11904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 534 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.5 vs 30.1).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94.2%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.3).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 314.
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary is a public school while KIPP Adelante 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 KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chollas/Mead Elementary and KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy?
About 817 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chollas/Mead Elementary: 534. KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chollas/Mead Elementary and KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Chollas/Mead Elementary is 3279th of 5,693 and KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy is 720th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).