Rolando Park Elementary vs Vista La Mesa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 778 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolando Park Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Vista La Mesa Academy
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
| Measure | Rolando Park Elementary San Diego, California | Vista La Mesa Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1550 of 5,693 | #3340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20472 of 50,301 | #38654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 270 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | San Diego | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolando Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 29.9).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 71.8%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.7).
- •Vista La Mesa Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 270.
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 Rolando Park Elementary better than Vista La Mesa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rolando Park Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 29.9 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 Rolando Park Elementary and Vista La Mesa Academy?
About 778 m in a straight line, between San Diego and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rolando Park Elementary: 270. Vista La Mesa Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rolando Park Elementary and Vista La Mesa Academy rank in California?
Rolando Park Elementary is 1550th of 5,693 and Vista La Mesa Academy is 3340th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).