Kearny Digital Media & Design vs Ross 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.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Ross Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students
| Measure | Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego, California | Ross Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,343 | #2674 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8360 of 16,910 | #33056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| 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 38.4).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.8).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design is the larger school with 349 students compared with 187.
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 Ross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks higher (50.1 vs 38.4 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 Kearny Digital Media & Design and Ross Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearny Digital Media & Design: 349. Ross Elementary: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearny Digital Media & Design and Ross Elementary rank in California?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is 391st of 1,343 and Ross Elementary is 2674th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).