Bell Middle vs Zamorano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 917 m 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
Zamorano Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
823 students
| Measure | Bell Middle San Diego, California | Zamorano Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,334 | #2250 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13981 of 15,369 | #29238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 700 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 49% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zamorano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 18.7).
- •Zamorano Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 24%).
- •Zamorano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Zamorano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 81.1%).
- •Bell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.9).
- •Zamorano Elementary is the larger school with 823 students compared with 700.
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 Zamorano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zamorano Elementary ranks higher (44.1 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 Zamorano Elementary?
About 917 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle: 700. Zamorano Elementary: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle and Zamorano Elementary rank in California?
Bell Middle is 1002nd of 1,334 and Zamorano Elementary is 2250th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).