Innovation Middle vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovation Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
Lafayette Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
208 students
| Measure | Innovation Middle San Diego, California | Lafayette Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,334 | #3053 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12730 of 15,369 | #36507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 25.7).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 80%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.7).
- •Innovation Middle is the larger school with 350 students compared with 208.
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 Innovation Middle better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 25.7 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 Innovation Middle and Lafayette Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovation Middle: 350. Lafayette Elementary: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovation Middle and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Innovation Middle is 817th of 1,334 and Lafayette Elementary is 3053rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).