Steele Canyon High vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steele Canyon High
Spring Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
Vista Grande Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Steele Canyon High Spring Valley, California | Vista Grande Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,343 | #1778 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7739 of 16,910 | #23443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,198 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 2,198 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Spring Valley | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.5 vs 52.5).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.3).
- •Steele Canyon High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 633.
- •Steele Canyon High is a charter school while Vista Grande Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Steele Canyon High better than Vista Grande Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Steele Canyon High and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steele Canyon High: 2,198. Vista Grande Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steele Canyon High and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Steele Canyon High is 351st of 1,343 and Vista Grande Elementary is 1778th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).