Creative Performing and Media Arts vs Standley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.9 km 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
Standley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego, California | Standley Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,334 | #187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,369 | #3349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Standley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 32.3).
- •Standley Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Standley Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 44%).
- •Standley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 77.4%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.0).
- •Standley Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 614.
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 Standley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Standley Middle ranks higher (70.0 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 Standley Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Performing and Media Arts: 614. Standley Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Performing and Media Arts and Standley Middle rank in California?
Creative Performing and Media Arts is 675th of 1,334 and Standley Middle is 187th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).