Morning Creek Elementary vs Scripps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 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
Scripps Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
733 students
| Measure | Morning Creek Elementary San Diego, California | Scripps Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #547 of 5,693 | #159 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7971 of 50,301 | #3805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 88% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scripps Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 75.0).
- •Scripps Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 73%).
- •Scripps Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Scripps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 21.1%).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 28.2).
- •Scripps Elementary is the larger school with 733 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 Scripps Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scripps Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 75.0 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 Morning Creek Elementary and Scripps Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morning Creek Elementary: 531. Scripps Elementary: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morning Creek Elementary and Scripps Elementary rank in California?
Morning Creek Elementary is 547th of 5,693 and Scripps Elementary is 159th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).