Bell Middle vs Bethune K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
Bethune K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
| Measure | Bell Middle San Diego, California | Bethune K-8 San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,334 | #2066 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13981 of 15,369 | #27134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 700 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 52% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 18.7).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 81.1%).
- •Bell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.6).
- •Bell Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 520.
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 Bell Middle better than Bethune K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune K-8 ranks higher (47.0 vs 18.7 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 Bell Middle and Bethune K-8?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle: 700. Bethune K-8: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle and Bethune K-8 rank in California?
Bell Middle is 1002nd of 1,334 and Bethune K-8 is 2066th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).