Language Academy vs Rolando Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Language Academy
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,015 students
Rolando Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Language Academy San Diego, California | Rolando Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 5,693 | #3465 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19290 of 50,301 | #39545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,015 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| city | San Diego | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 28.5).
- •Language Academy does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 68.7%).
- •Language Academy does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 28.5).
- •Language Academy is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 371.
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 Language Academy better than Rolando Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Language Academy ranks higher (58.4 vs 28.5 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 Language Academy and Rolando Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Language Academy: 1,015. Rolando Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Language Academy and Rolando Elementary rank in California?
Language Academy is 1457th of 5,693 and Rolando Elementary is 3465th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).