Diegueno Middle vs La Costa Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
| Measure | Diegueno Middle Encinitas, California | La Costa Heights Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,334 | #281 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1764 of 15,369 | #4987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 737 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| city | Encinitas | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Costa Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 78.3).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 16%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.6).
- •Diegueno Middle is the larger school with 737 students compared with 552.
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 Diegueno Middle better than La Costa Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Costa Heights Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 78.3 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 Diegueno Middle and La Costa Heights Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diegueno Middle: 737. La Costa Heights Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diegueno Middle and La Costa Heights Elementary rank in California?
Diegueno Middle is 97th of 1,334 and La Costa Heights Elementary is 281st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).