Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego vs San Marcos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
San Marcos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
San Marcos Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students
| Measure | Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego San Marcos, California | San Marcos Middle San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1943 of 5,693 | #593 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25547 of 50,301 | #10281 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 162 | 968 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 31% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 38.0).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 31%).
- •San Marcos Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44.5%).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 58.7%).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 24.2).
- •San Marcos Middle is the larger school with 968 students compared with 162.
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego is a charter school while San Marcos Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego better than San Marcos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego ranks higher (49.4 vs 38.0 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 Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and San Marcos Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego: 162. San Marcos Middle: 968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and San Marcos Middle rank in California?
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego is 1943rd of 5,693 and San Marcos Middle is 593rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).