Dingeman Elementary vs Morning Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dingeman Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
Morning Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Dingeman Elementary San Diego, California | Morning Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 5,693 | #547 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4154 of 50,301 | #7971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 689 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 73% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dingeman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 75.0).
- •Dingeman Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •Dingeman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Dingeman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 21.1%).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 26.5).
- •Dingeman Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 531.
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 Dingeman Elementary better than Morning Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dingeman Elementary ranks higher (81.5 vs 75.0 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 Dingeman Elementary and Morning Creek Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dingeman Elementary: 689. Morning Creek Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dingeman Elementary and Morning Creek Elementary rank in California?
Dingeman Elementary is 199th of 5,693 and Morning Creek Elementary is 547th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).