Mesa Verde Middle vs Park Village Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
Park Village Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
671 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego, California | Park Village Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,334 | #88 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1601 of 15,369 | #3106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,178 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 85% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Village Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 79.3).
- •Park Village Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Park Village Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Park Village Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 11.2%).
- •Park Village Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.6).
- •Mesa Verde Middle is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 671.
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 Mesa Verde Middle better than Park Village Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park Village Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 79.3 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 Mesa Verde Middle and Park Village Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Middle: 1,178. Park Village Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Middle and Park Village Elementary rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle is 81st of 1,334 and Park Village Elementary is 88th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).