Dehesa Elementary vs Silver Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dehesa Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
399 students
Silver Gate Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
| Measure | Dehesa Elementary El Cajon, California | Silver Gate Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2574 of 5,693 | #235 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32167 of 50,301 | #4559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 399 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| city | El Cajon | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 39.6).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 36.8%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 24.9).
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 Dehesa Elementary better than Silver Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Gate Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 39.6 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 Dehesa Elementary and Silver Gate Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dehesa Elementary: 399. Silver Gate Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dehesa Elementary and Silver Gate Elementary rank in California?
Dehesa Elementary is 2574th of 5,693 and Silver Gate Elementary is 235th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).