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Pomerado Elementary vs Shoal Creek Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasurePomerado Elementary
Poway, California
Shoal Creek Elementary
San Diego, California
Success Index (US)
68
Top 50%
77
Top 25%
State rank#936 of 5,693#432 of 5,693
National rank#12759 of 50,301#6606 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students305500
Enrollment305500
Free/reduced-price lunch31.5%13.8%
Students per teacher20.322.7
Reading proficiency67%73%
Math proficiency62%73%
cityPowaySan Diego
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขShoal Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 68.0).
  • โ€ขShoal Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
  • โ€ขShoal Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
  • โ€ขShoal Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 31.5%).
  • โ€ขPomerado Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.7).
  • โ€ขShoal Creek Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 305.

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 Pomerado Elementary better than Shoal Creek Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Shoal Creek Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 68.0 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 Pomerado Elementary and Shoal Creek Elementary?

About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Poway and San Diego in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Pomerado Elementary: 305. Shoal Creek Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Pomerado Elementary and Shoal Creek Elementary rank in California?

Pomerado Elementary is 936th of 5,693 and Shoal Creek Elementary is 432nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).