Black Mountain Middle vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 166 m 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
Sunset Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Middle San Diego, California | Sunset Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,334 | #460 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2352 of 15,369 | #6909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,077 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 75.0).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 20.7%).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.4).
- •Black Mountain Middle is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 381.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary ranks higher (76.7 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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 166 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Middle: 1,077. Sunset Hills Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Middle and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in California?
Black Mountain Middle is 134th of 1,334 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 460th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).