Mason Elementary vs Mira Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 507 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Mira Mesa High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
| Measure | Mason Elementary San Diego, California | Mira Mesa High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1862 of 5,693 | #273 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24762 of 50,301 | #6440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 2,187 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 2,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Mesa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 50.6).
- •Mason Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 60%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 71%).
- •Mason Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.4).
- •Mira Mesa High is the larger school with 2,187 students compared with 538.
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 Mason Elementary better than Mira Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Mesa High ranks higher (57.5 vs 50.6 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 Mason Elementary and Mira Mesa High?
About 507 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Elementary: 538. Mira Mesa High: 2,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Elementary and Mira Mesa High rank in California?
Mason Elementary is 1862nd of 5,693 and Mira Mesa High is 273rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).