Mar Vista Academy vs Teofilo Mendoza
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 829 m 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
Teofilo Mendoza
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
468 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Academy San Diego, California | Teofilo Mendoza San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,334 | #4521 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12732 of 15,369 | #45613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 462 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mar Vista Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 18.8).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 65.4%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.6).
- •Teofilo Mendoza is the larger school with 468 students compared with 462.
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 Teofilo Mendoza?
On the Success Index (US), Mar Vista Academy ranks higher (25.7 vs 18.8 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 Mar Vista Academy and Teofilo Mendoza?
About 829 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Academy: 462. Teofilo Mendoza: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Academy and Teofilo Mendoza rank in California?
Mar Vista Academy is 818th of 1,334 and Teofilo Mendoza is 4521st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).