Darnall Charter vs Mann Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darnall Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
442 students
Mann Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Darnall Charter San Diego, California | Mann Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4109 of 5,693 | #1081 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43378 of 50,301 | #14392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnall Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 16.3).
- •Darnall Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 94.1%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.7).
- •Mann Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 442.
- •Darnall Charter is a charter school while Mann Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Darnall Charter better than Mann Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Darnall Charter ranks higher (22.3 vs 16.3 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 Darnall Charter and Mann Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnall Charter: 442. Mann Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnall Charter and Mann Middle rank in California?
Darnall Charter is 4109th of 5,693 and Mann Middle is 1081st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).