Harriet Tubman Village Charter vs La Mesa Dale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
La Mesa Dale Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Harriet Tubman Village Charter San Diego, California | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4325 of 5,693 | #2614 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44591 of 50,301 | #32561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 20.4).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Harriet Tubman Village Charter does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 27.1).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 446.
- •Harriet Tubman Village Charter is a charter school while La Mesa Dale Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harriet Tubman Village Charter better than La Mesa Dale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Dale Elementary ranks higher (39.1 vs 20.4 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 Harriet Tubman Village Charter and La Mesa Dale Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Tubman Village Charter: 446. La Mesa Dale Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Tubman Village Charter and La Mesa Dale Elementary rank in California?
Harriet Tubman Village Charter is 4325th of 5,693 and La Mesa Dale Elementary is 2614th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).