Monterey Ridge Elementary vs Poway to Palomar Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Ridge Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 11–12
88 students
| Measure | Monterey Ridge Elementary San Diego, California | Poway to Palomar Middle College High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 5,693 | #100 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4267 of 50,301 | #3110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 770 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 44.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 70.8).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 19.3%).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.7 vs 44.0).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 770 students compared with 88.
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 Monterey Ridge Elementary better than Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 70.8 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 Monterey Ridge Elementary and Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Ridge Elementary: 770. Poway to Palomar Middle College High: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Ridge Elementary and Poway to Palomar Middle College High rank in California?
Monterey Ridge Elementary is 209th of 5,693 and Poway to Palomar Middle College High is 100th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).