Design 39 Campus vs Phoenix Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 169 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
Phoenix Academy
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,213 students
| Measure | Design 39 Campus San Diego, California | Phoenix Academy Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 5,693 | #5475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5407 of 50,301 | #49464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,216 | 1,213 |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | 1,213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 7% |
| city | San Diego | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Design 39 Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 10.0).
- •Design 39 Campus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 7%).
- •Design 39 Campus does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 23%).
- •Design 39 Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 87.1%).
- •Phoenix Academy does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.8).
- •Design 39 Campus is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 1,213.
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 Phoenix Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Design 39 Campus ranks higher (79.2 vs 10.0 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 Phoenix Academy?
About 169 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design 39 Campus: 1,216. Phoenix Academy: 1,213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design 39 Campus and Phoenix Academy rank in California?
Design 39 Campus is 322nd of 5,693 and Phoenix Academy is 5475th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).