Creekside Elementary vs Scripps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Scripps Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
733 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary San Diego, California | Scripps Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 5,693 | #159 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3423 of 50,301 | #3805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.9 vs 82.2).
- •Scripps Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 14.5%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 28.2).
- •Scripps Elementary is the larger school with 733 students compared with 585.
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 Creekside Elementary better than Scripps 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 Creekside Elementary and Scripps Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 585. Scripps Elementary: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Scripps Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Elementary is 118th of 5,693 and Scripps Elementary is 159th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).