Benchley/Weinberger Elementary vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Pershing Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
| Measure | Benchley/Weinberger Elementary San Diego, California | Pershing Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 5,693 | #285 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6979 of 50,301 | #5032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 62.1).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Benchley/Weinberger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 35.8%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.5).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 980 students compared with 560.
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 Benchley/Weinberger Elementary better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benchley/Weinberger Elementary ranks higher (76.5 vs 62.1 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 Benchley/Weinberger Elementary and Pershing Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary: 560. Pershing Middle: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benchley/Weinberger Elementary and Pershing Middle rank in California?
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is 465th of 5,693 and Pershing Middle is 285th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).