Carmel Valley Middle vs Solana Pacific Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 494 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students
Solana Pacific Elementary
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 4–6
375 students
| Measure | Carmel Valley Middle San Diego, California | Solana Pacific Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,334 | #39 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1096 of 15,369 | #1055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 697 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.6 vs 82.9).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Solana Pacific Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 15.4%).
- •Solana Pacific Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.0).
- •Carmel Valley Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 375.
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 Carmel Valley Middle better than Solana Pacific Elementary?
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 Carmel Valley Middle and Solana Pacific Elementary?
About 494 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Valley Middle: 697. Solana Pacific Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Valley Middle and Solana Pacific Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Valley Middle is 42nd of 1,334 and Solana Pacific Elementary is 39th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).