Mar Vista Academy vs Nestor Language Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Academy
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
462 students
Nestor Language Academy Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,079 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Academy San Diego, California | Nestor Language Academy Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,334 | #2151 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12732 of 15,369 | #28183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 462 | 1,079 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 51% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 25.7).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 59.5%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.1).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 462.
- •Mar Vista Academy is a public school while Nestor Language Academy Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mar Vista Academy better than Nestor Language Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Nestor Language Academy Charter ranks higher (45.6 vs 25.7 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 Mar Vista Academy and Nestor Language Academy Charter?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Academy: 462. Nestor Language Academy Charter: 1,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Academy and Nestor Language Academy Charter rank in California?
Mar Vista Academy is 818th of 1,334 and Nestor Language Academy Charter is 2151st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).