La Mesa Dale Elementary vs Vista La Mesa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
| Measure | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa, California | Vista La Mesa Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2614 of 5,693 | #3340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32561 of 50,301 | #38654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 460 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 29.9).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •La Mesa Dale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 71.8%).
- •Vista La Mesa Academy does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 27.1).
- •Vista La Mesa Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 460.
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 Vista La Mesa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Dale Elementary ranks higher (39.1 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 Dale Elementary 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 Dale Elementary: 460. Vista La Mesa Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Dale Elementary and Vista La Mesa Academy rank in California?
La Mesa Dale Elementary is 2614th of 5,693 and Vista La Mesa Academy is 3340th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).