Mesa Verde Middle vs Sundance Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Sundance Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego, California | Sundance Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,334 | #282 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1601 of 15,369 | #5005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,178 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.3 vs 80.0).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 14.5%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.6).
- •Mesa Verde Middle is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 428.
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 Sundance Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mesa Verde Middle and Sundance Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Middle: 1,178. Sundance Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Middle and Sundance Elementary rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle is 81st of 1,334 and Sundance Elementary is 282nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).