Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary vs Heroes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Heroes Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary San Diego, California | Heroes Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 5,693 | #5259 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31994 of 50,301 | #48678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | San Diego | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 12.5).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 95.7%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.3).
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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary better than Heroes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 12.5 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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Heroes Elementary?
About 151 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary: 396. Heroes Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Heroes Elementary rank in California?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is 2553rd of 5,693 and Heroes Elementary is 5259th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).