Jonas Salk Elementary vs Mira Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonas Salk Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
732 students
Mira Mesa High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
| Measure | Jonas Salk Elementary San Diego, California | Mira Mesa High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #813 of 5,693 | #273 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11319 of 50,301 | #6440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 732 | 2,187 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 2,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 53% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonas Salk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 57.5).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 57.1%).
- •Jonas Salk Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 25.4).
- •Mira Mesa High is the larger school with 2,187 students compared with 732.
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 Jonas Salk Elementary better than Mira Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Jonas Salk Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.5 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 Jonas Salk Elementary and Mira Mesa High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonas Salk Elementary: 732. Mira Mesa High: 2,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonas Salk Elementary and Mira Mesa High rank in California?
Jonas Salk Elementary is 813th of 5,693 and Mira Mesa High is 273rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).