Morning Creek Elementary vs Mt. Carmel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morning Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Morning Creek Elementary San Diego, California | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 5,693 | #69 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7971 of 50,301 | #2316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 74.1).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 21.1%).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.4).
- •Mt. Carmel High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 531.
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 Morning Creek Elementary better than Mt. Carmel High?
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 Morning Creek Elementary and Mt. Carmel High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morning Creek Elementary: 531. Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morning Creek Elementary and Mt. Carmel High rank in California?
Morning Creek Elementary is 547th of 5,693 and Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).