La Mesa Dale Elementary vs The Learning Choice Academy - East County
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Dale Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
La Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
466 students
| Measure | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa, California | The Learning Choice Academy - East County La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2614 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #32561 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 460 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Learning Choice Academy - East County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 68.3%).
- •The Learning Choice Academy - East County does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 27.1).
- •The Learning Choice Academy - East County is the larger school with 466 students compared with 460.
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary is a public school while The Learning Choice Academy - East County is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dale Elementary better than The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Mesa Dale Elementary and The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Dale Elementary: 460. The Learning Choice Academy - East County: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Dale Elementary and The Learning Choice Academy - East County rank in California?
La Mesa Dale Elementary is 2614th of 5,693 and The Learning Choice Academy - East County is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).