Black Mountain Middle vs Los Penasquitos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Los Penasquitos Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Middle San Diego, California | Los Penasquitos Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,334 | #657 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2352 of 15,369 | #9392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,077 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 72.8).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 37.7%).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.9).
- •Black Mountain Middle is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 634.
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 Los Penasquitos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Black Mountain Middle ranks higher (75.0 vs 72.8 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 Los Penasquitos Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Middle: 1,077. Los Penasquitos Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Middle and Los Penasquitos Elementary rank in California?
Black Mountain Middle is 134th of 1,334 and Los Penasquitos Elementary is 657th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).