Black Mountain Middle vs Ernest Lawrence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,077 students
Ernest Lawrence Middle
Chatsworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,076 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Middle San Diego, California | Ernest Lawrence Middle Chatsworth, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,334 | #496 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2352 of 15,369 | #8869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| city | San Diego | Chatsworth |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 44.3).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 69.7%).
- •Ernest Lawrence Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.9).
- •Black Mountain Middle is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 1,076.
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 Black Mountain Middle better than Ernest Lawrence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Black Mountain Middle ranks higher (75.0 vs 44.3 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 Black Mountain Middle and Ernest Lawrence Middle?
About 197 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Chatsworth in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Middle: 1,077. Ernest Lawrence Middle: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Middle and Ernest Lawrence Middle rank in California?
Black Mountain Middle is 134th of 1,334 and Ernest Lawrence Middle is 496th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).