Dana vs High Tech Elementary Explorer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 5–6
646 students
High Tech Elementary Explorer
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Dana San Diego, California | High Tech Elementary Explorer San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,334 | #1821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4414 of 15,369 | #24260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 51.3).
- •Dana does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Dana does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Dana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 44.6%).
- •Dana does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.1).
- •Dana is the larger school with 646 students compared with 386.
- •Dana is a public school while High Tech Elementary Explorer 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 Dana better than High Tech Elementary Explorer?
On the Success Index (US), Dana ranks higher (64.8 vs 51.3 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 Dana and High Tech Elementary Explorer?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana: 646. High Tech Elementary Explorer: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana and High Tech Elementary Explorer rank in California?
Dana is 241st of 1,334 and High Tech Elementary Explorer is 1821st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).