Black Mountain Middle vs Mesa Verde Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Mesa Verde Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Middle San Diego, California | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,334 | #81 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2352 of 15,369 | #1601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 75.0).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 20.7%).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.6).
- •Mesa Verde Middle is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,077.
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 Mesa Verde Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.0 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 Mesa Verde Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Middle: 1,077. Mesa Verde Middle: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Middle and Mesa Verde Middle rank in California?
Black Mountain Middle is 134th of 1,334 and Mesa Verde Middle is 81st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).