Alcott Elementary vs Standley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Standley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary San Diego, California | Standley Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #559 of 5,693 | #187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8052 of 50,301 | #3349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 234 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 70.0).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Standley Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 43.3%).
- •Standley Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
- •Standley Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 234.
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 Alcott Elementary better than Standley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 70.0 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 Alcott Elementary and Standley Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary: 234. Standley Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary and Standley Middle rank in California?
Alcott Elementary is 559th of 5,693 and Standley Middle is 187th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).