El Toyon Elementary vs Knox Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 843 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Toyon Elementary
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
381 students
Knox Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | El Toyon Elementary National City, California | Knox Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4067 of 5,693 | #1328 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43210 of 50,301 | #15285 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 8% |
| city | National City | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Toyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 6.4).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 8%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Knox Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.4).
- •Knox Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 381.
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 El Toyon Elementary better than Knox Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Toyon Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 6.4 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 El Toyon Elementary and Knox Middle?
About 843 m in a straight line, between National City and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toyon Elementary: 381. Knox Middle: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toyon Elementary and Knox Middle rank in California?
El Toyon Elementary is 4067th of 5,693 and Knox Middle is 1328th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).