Meadowbrook Middle vs Shoal Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbrook Middle
Poway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
Shoal Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Meadowbrook Middle Poway, California | Shoal Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 1,334 | #432 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3124 of 15,369 | #6606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 972 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 972 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| city | Poway | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoal Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 71.0).
- •Shoal Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Shoal Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Shoal Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 24.6%).
- •Meadowbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.7).
- •Meadowbrook Middle is the larger school with 972 students compared with 500.
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 Meadowbrook Middle better than Shoal Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shoal Creek Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 71.0 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 Meadowbrook Middle and Shoal Creek Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Poway and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowbrook Middle: 972. Shoal Creek Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowbrook Middle and Shoal Creek Elementary rank in California?
Meadowbrook Middle is 173rd of 1,334 and Shoal Creek Elementary is 432nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).