Dana vs Ocean Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Ocean Beach Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
432 students
| Measure | Dana San Diego, California | Ocean Beach Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,334 | #775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4414 of 15,369 | #10747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 646 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 64.8).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Dana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 49.5%).
- •Dana does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
- •Dana is the larger school with 646 students compared with 432.
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 Ocean Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Beach Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 64.8 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 Dana and Ocean Beach Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana: 646. Ocean Beach Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana and Ocean Beach Elementary rank in California?
Dana is 241st of 1,334 and Ocean Beach Elementary is 775th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).