Bell Middle vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 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
Sunnyside Elementary
Bonita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Bell Middle San Diego, California | Sunnyside Elementary Bonita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,334 | #1319 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13981 of 15,369 | #17620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 700 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 54% |
| city | San Diego | Bonita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 18.7).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 24%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 33%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 81.1%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.9).
- •Bell Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 434.
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 Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary ranks higher (60.9 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 Sunnyside Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Bonita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle: 700. Sunnyside Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle and Sunnyside Elementary rank in California?
Bell Middle is 1002nd of 1,334 and Sunnyside Elementary is 1319th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).