Cardiff Elementary vs Earl Warren Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
259 students
Earl Warren Middle
Solana Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
476 students
| Measure | Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | Earl Warren Middle Solana Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 5,693 | #89 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6068 of 50,301 | #1683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 74% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Solana Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 78.7).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 74%).
- •Earl Warren Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 18.1%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.8).
- •Earl Warren Middle is the larger school with 476 students compared with 259.
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 Cardiff Elementary better than Earl Warren Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardiff Elementary and Earl Warren Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Solana Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardiff Elementary: 259. Earl Warren Middle: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardiff Elementary and Earl Warren Middle rank in California?
Cardiff Elementary is 376th of 5,693 and Earl Warren Middle is 89th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).