Adobe Bluffs Elementary vs Black Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adobe Bluffs Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Black Mountain Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,077 students
| Measure | Adobe Bluffs Elementary San Diego, California | Black Mountain Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 5,693 | #134 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3720 of 50,301 | #2352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 1,077 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adobe Bluffs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 75.0).
- •Adobe Bluffs Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Adobe Bluffs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Adobe Bluffs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 20.7%).
- •Adobe Bluffs Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.9).
- •Black Mountain Middle is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 586.
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 Adobe Bluffs Elementary better than Black Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Adobe Bluffs Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 75.0 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 Adobe Bluffs Elementary and Black Mountain Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adobe Bluffs Elementary: 586. Black Mountain Middle: 1,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adobe Bluffs Elementary and Black Mountain Middle rank in California?
Adobe Bluffs Elementary is 151st of 5,693 and Black Mountain Middle is 134th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).