Diego Valley East Public Charter vs Meridian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
408 students
Meridian Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Diego Valley East Public Charter El Cajon, California | Meridian Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #48689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 21% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Diego Valley East Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 93.2%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.0).
- •Meridian Elementary is the larger school with 570 students compared with 408.
- •Diego Valley East Public Charter is a charter school while Meridian Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Diego Valley East Public Charter better than Meridian Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Diego Valley East Public Charter and Meridian Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diego Valley East Public Charter: 408. Meridian Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diego Valley East Public Charter and Meridian Elementary rank in California?
Diego Valley East Public Charter is unranked and Meridian Elementary is 5264th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).