Kearny Digital Media & Design vs Linda Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Linda Vista Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego, California | Linda Vista Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,343 | #4984 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8360 of 16,910 | #47704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 14.9).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 91.7%).
- •Linda Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.8).
- •Linda Vista Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 349.
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 Kearny Digital Media & Design better than Linda Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks higher (50.1 vs 14.9 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 Kearny Digital Media & Design and Linda Vista Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearny Digital Media & Design: 349. Linda Vista Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearny Digital Media & Design and Linda Vista Elementary rank in California?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is 391st of 1,343 and Linda Vista Elementary is 4984th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).