Creative Performing and Media Arts vs Lafayette 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
Lafayette Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
208 students
| Measure | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego, California | Lafayette Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,334 | #3053 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,369 | #36507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.3 vs 33.1).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 77.4%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts is the larger school with 614 students compared with 208.
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 Lafayette Elementary?
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 Creative Performing and Media Arts and Lafayette 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. Lafayette Elementary: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Performing and Media Arts and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Creative Performing and Media Arts is 675th of 1,334 and Lafayette Elementary is 3053rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).