Los Altos Elementary vs Smythe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Altos Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Los Altos Elementary San Diego, California | Smythe Elementary San Ysidro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3199 of 5,693 | #3975 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37557 of 50,301 | #42720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 263 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | San Diego | San Ysidro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 23.4).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 82.1%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.3).
- •Smythe Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 263.
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 Los Altos Elementary better than Smythe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 23.4 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 Los Altos Elementary and Smythe Elementary?
About 963 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Ysidro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos Elementary: 263. Smythe Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos Elementary and Smythe Elementary rank in California?
Los Altos Elementary is 3199th of 5,693 and Smythe Elementary is 3975th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).