Creative Performing and Media Arts vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 690 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Performing and Media Arts
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
| Measure | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego, California | Hawthorne Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,334 | #1243 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,369 | #16650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 32.3).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 77.4%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.5).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts is the larger school with 614 students compared with 248.
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 Creative Performing and Media Arts better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 32.3 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 Creative Performing and Media Arts and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 690 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Performing and Media Arts: 614. Hawthorne Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Performing and Media Arts and Hawthorne Elementary rank in California?
Creative Performing and Media Arts is 675th of 1,334 and Hawthorne Elementary is 1243rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).