Correia Middle vs Dana
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Correia Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
Dana
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 5–6
646 students
| Measure | Correia Middle San Diego, California | Dana San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,334 | #241 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5082 of 15,369 | #4414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 602 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 61.8).
- •Dana does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Dana does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Correia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 38.2%).
- •Dana does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.2).
- •Dana is the larger school with 646 students compared with 602.
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 Correia Middle better than Dana?
On the Success Index (US), Dana ranks higher (64.8 vs 61.8 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 Correia Middle and Dana?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Correia Middle: 602. Dana: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Correia Middle and Dana rank in California?
Correia Middle is 287th of 1,334 and Dana is 241st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).