Bernardo Heights Middle vs Painted Rock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernardo Heights Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,487 students
Painted Rock Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Bernardo Heights Middle San Diego, California | Painted Rock Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,334 | #204 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2401 of 15,369 | #4230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,487 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| city | San Diego | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 74.7).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 13.8%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.9).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 613.
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 Bernardo Heights Middle better than Painted Rock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Rock Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 74.7 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 Bernardo Heights Middle and Painted Rock Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardo Heights Middle: 1,487. Painted Rock Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardo Heights Middle and Painted Rock Elementary rank in California?
Bernardo Heights Middle is 137th of 1,334 and Painted Rock Elementary is 204th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).