La Mesa Arts Academy vs Vista La Mesa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,059 students
Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
| Measure | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa, California | Vista La Mesa Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,334 | #3340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4397 of 15,369 | #38654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 29.9).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 71.8%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.7).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 518.
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 La Mesa Arts Academy better than Vista La Mesa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Arts Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 29.9 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 La Mesa Arts Academy and Vista La Mesa Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Arts Academy: 1,059. Vista La Mesa Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Arts Academy and Vista La Mesa Academy rank in California?
La Mesa Arts Academy is 240th of 1,334 and Vista La Mesa Academy is 3340th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).