Deer Canyon Elementary vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Canyon Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Deer Canyon Elementary San Diego, California | Sunset Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 5,693 | #460 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3166 of 50,301 | #6909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 354 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 71% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 76.7).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 10.2%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.4).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 354.
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 Deer Canyon Elementary better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Canyon Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 76.7 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 Deer Canyon Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Canyon Elementary: 354. Sunset Hills Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Canyon Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in California?
Deer Canyon Elementary is 93rd of 5,693 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 460th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).