La Mesa Dale Elementary vs Victor F. Hodge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 174 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
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Azusa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa, California | Victor F. Hodge Elementary Azusa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2614 of 5,693 | #3136 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32561 of 50,301 | #37132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | La Mesa | Azusa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 32.2).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 79.6%).
- •Victor F. Hodge Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 27.1).
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 Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Dale Elementary ranks higher (39.1 vs 32.2 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 Dale Elementary and Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Azusa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Dale Elementary: 460. Victor F. Hodge Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Dale Elementary and Victor F. Hodge Elementary rank in California?
La Mesa Dale Elementary is 2614th of 5,693 and Victor F. Hodge Elementary is 3136th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).