Ashley Falls Elementary vs Pacific Trails Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Falls Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
Pacific Trails Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
971 students
| Measure | Ashley Falls Elementary San Diego, California | Pacific Trails Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #116 of 5,693 | #35 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3417 of 50,301 | #1034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 367 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.9 vs 83.0).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 12%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.9).
- •Pacific Trails Middle is the larger school with 971 students compared with 367.
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 Ashley Falls Elementary better than Pacific Trails Middle?
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 Ashley Falls Elementary and Pacific Trails Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Falls Elementary: 367. Pacific Trails Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Falls Elementary and Pacific Trails Middle rank in California?
Ashley Falls Elementary is 116th of 5,693 and Pacific Trails Middle is 35th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).