Ingenuity Charter vs Valencia Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 516 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingenuity Charter
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
188 students
Valencia Park Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Ingenuity Charter San Diego, California | Valencia Park Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,343 | #3696 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16652 of 16,910 | #41112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 188 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 41% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 9.4).
- •Valencia Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 2.5%).
- •Valencia Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ingenuity Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.3%).
- •Valencia Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.5).
- •Valencia Park Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 188.
- •Ingenuity Charter is a charter school while Valencia Park 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 Ingenuity Charter better than Valencia Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Park Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 9.4 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 Ingenuity Charter and Valencia Park Elementary?
About 516 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingenuity Charter: 188. Valencia Park Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingenuity Charter and Valencia Park Elementary rank in California?
Ingenuity Charter is 1327th of 1,343 and Valencia Park Elementary is 3696th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).