Mt. Carmel High vs Sundance Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
Sundance Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California | Sundance Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,343 | #282 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2316 of 16,910 | #5005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,800 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sundance Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 74.1).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 17.4%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.4).
- •Mt. Carmel High is the larger school with 1,800 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 Mt. Carmel High better than Sundance Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sundance Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 74.1 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 Mt. Carmel High and Sundance Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Sundance Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Carmel High and Sundance Elementary rank in California?
Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 and Sundance Elementary is 282nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).