Bernardo Heights Middle vs Turtleback Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Turtleback Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Bernardo Heights Middle San Diego, California | Turtleback Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,334 | #781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2401 of 15,369 | #10841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,487 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernardo Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 70.7).
- •Turtleback Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 21.6%).
- •Turtleback Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.9).
- •Bernardo Heights Middle is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 458.
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 Turtleback Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bernardo Heights Middle ranks higher (74.7 vs 70.7 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 Turtleback Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernardo Heights Middle: 1,487. Turtleback Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernardo Heights Middle and Turtleback Elementary rank in California?
Bernardo Heights Middle is 137th of 1,334 and Turtleback Elementary is 781st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).