De Portola Middle vs Farb Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Portola Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
Farb Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | De Portola Middle San Diego, California | Farb Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,334 | #492 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4604 of 15,369 | #8844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Portola Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 44.4).
- •De Portola Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •De Portola Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •De Portola Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 67.7%).
- •Farb Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 24.3).
- •De Portola Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 443.
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 De Portola Middle better than Farb Middle?
On the Success Index (US), De Portola Middle ranks higher (63.9 vs 44.4 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 De Portola Middle and Farb Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Portola Middle: 680. Farb Middle: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Portola Middle and Farb Middle rank in California?
De Portola Middle is 255th of 1,334 and Farb Middle is 492nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).