Baker Elementary vs Porter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Porter Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students
| Measure | Baker Elementary San Diego, California | Porter Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5058 of 5,693 | #5512 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47944 of 50,301 | #49585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 361 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 20% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 9.5).
- •Baker Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Porter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Porter Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.1).
- •Porter Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 361.
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 Baker Elementary better than Porter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baker Elementary ranks higher (14.3 vs 9.5 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 Baker Elementary and Porter Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Elementary: 361. Porter Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Elementary and Porter Elementary rank in California?
Baker Elementary is 5058th of 5,693 and Porter Elementary is 5512th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).