Chet F. Harritt Elementary vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
Pershing Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
| Measure | Chet F. Harritt Elementary Santee, California | Pershing Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1633 of 5,693 | #285 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21568 of 50,301 | #5032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 606 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Santee | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 55.1).
- •Pershing Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 46.4%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.3).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 980 students compared with 606.
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 Chet F. Harritt Elementary better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (62.1 vs 55.1 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 Chet F. Harritt Elementary and Pershing Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Santee and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary: 606. Pershing Middle: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chet F. Harritt Elementary and Pershing Middle rank in California?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary is 1633rd of 5,693 and Pershing Middle is 285th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).