Design 39 Campus vs Monterey Ridge 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.
Design 39 Campus
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,216 students
Monterey Ridge Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Design 39 Campus San Diego, California | Monterey Ridge Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #322 of 5,693 | #209 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5407 of 50,301 | #4267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,216 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 79.2).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Design 39 Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 15.3%).
- •Design 39 Campus does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.7).
- •Design 39 Campus is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 770.
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 Design 39 Campus better than Monterey Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 79.2 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 Design 39 Campus and Monterey Ridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design 39 Campus: 1,216. Monterey Ridge Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design 39 Campus and Monterey Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Design 39 Campus is 322nd of 5,693 and Monterey Ridge Elementary is 209th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).