Flying Hills School of Arts vs Northmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flying Hills School of Arts
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
742 students
Northmont Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Flying Hills School of Arts El Cajon, California | Northmont Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3112 of 5,693 | #1930 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36973 of 50,301 | #25389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 742 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | El Cajon | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northmont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 32.4).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 74.7%).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 28.5).
- •Flying Hills School of Arts is the larger school with 742 students compared with 422.
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 Flying Hills School of Arts better than Northmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northmont Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 32.4 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 Flying Hills School of Arts and Northmont Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flying Hills School of Arts: 742. Northmont Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flying Hills School of Arts and Northmont Elementary rank in California?
Flying Hills School of Arts is 3112th of 5,693 and Northmont Elementary is 1930th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).