Clark Middle vs Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 292 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Joyner Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Clark Middle San Diego, California | Joyner Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,334 | #5118 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14301 of 15,369 | #48176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 13.8).
- •Joyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Clark Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Clark Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 93.7%).
- •Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.6).
- •Clark Middle is the larger school with 696 students compared with 410.
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 Clark Middle better than Joyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Middle ranks higher (16.8 vs 13.8 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 Clark Middle and Joyner Elementary?
About 292 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle: 696. Joyner Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle and Joyner Elementary rank in California?
Clark Middle is 1062nd of 1,334 and Joyner Elementary is 5118th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).