Los Penasquitos Elementary vs Mt. Carmel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Penasquitos Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Los Penasquitos Elementary San Diego, California | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #657 of 5,693 | #69 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9392 of 50,301 | #2316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Carmel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 72.8).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 37.7%).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.4).
- •Mt. Carmel High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 634.
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 Penasquitos Elementary better than Mt. Carmel High?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Carmel High ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.8 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 Penasquitos Elementary and Mt. Carmel High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Penasquitos Elementary: 634. Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Penasquitos Elementary and Mt. Carmel High rank in California?
Los Penasquitos Elementary is 657th of 5,693 and Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).