Fletcher Hills Elementary vs Gage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fletcher Hills Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Gage Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students
| Measure | Fletcher Hills Elementary El Cajon, California | Gage Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #710 of 5,693 | #1698 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9924 of 50,301 | #22420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| city | El Cajon | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fletcher Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 53.9).
- •Fletcher Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Fletcher Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 55%).
- •Fletcher Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 37%).
- •Gage Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.7).
- •Gage Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 540.
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 Fletcher Hills Elementary better than Gage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fletcher Hills Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 53.9 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 Fletcher Hills Elementary and Gage Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fletcher Hills Elementary: 540. Gage Elementary: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fletcher Hills Elementary and Gage Elementary rank in California?
Fletcher Hills Elementary is 710th of 5,693 and Gage Elementary is 1698th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).