Smythe Elementary vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Sunset Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students
| Measure | Smythe Elementary San Ysidro, California | Sunset Elementary San Ysidro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3975 of 5,693 | #3373 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42720 of 50,301 | #38833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 534 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| city | San Ysidro | San Ysidro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 23.4).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 65%).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.6).
- •Smythe Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 520.
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 Smythe Elementary better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 23.4 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 Smythe Elementary and Sunset Elementary?
About 645 m in a straight line, between San Ysidro and San Ysidro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smythe Elementary: 534. Sunset Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smythe Elementary and Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Smythe Elementary is 3975th of 5,693 and Sunset Elementary is 3373rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).