Sundance Elementary vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sundance Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Sundance Elementary San Diego, California | Sunset Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 5,693 | #460 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5005 of 50,301 | #6909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sundance Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 76.7).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 14.5%).
- •Sundance Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.4).
- •Sundance Elementary is the larger school with 428 students compared with 381.
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 Sundance Elementary better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sundance Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 76.7 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 Sundance Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sundance Elementary: 428. Sunset Hills Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sundance Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in California?
Sundance Elementary is 282nd of 5,693 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 460th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).