Creative Performing and Media Arts vs Field Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Performing and Media Arts
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
Field Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego, California | Field Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,334 | #2682 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,369 | #33142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 32.3).
- •Field Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Field Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 77.4%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.8).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts is the larger school with 614 students compared with 238.
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 Creative Performing and Media Arts better than Field Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Field Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 32.3 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 Creative Performing and Media Arts and Field Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Performing and Media Arts: 614. Field Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Performing and Media Arts and Field Elementary rank in California?
Creative Performing and Media Arts is 675th of 1,334 and Field Elementary is 2682nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).