Farb Middle vs Innovations Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farb Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
Innovations Academy
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
436 students
| Measure | Farb Middle San Diego, California | Innovations Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,334 | #2455 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8844 of 15,369 | #31206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 443 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farb Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 41.1).
- •Innovations Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Farb Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Innovations Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 67.7%).
- •Farb Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.0).
- •Farb Middle is the larger school with 443 students compared with 436.
- •Farb Middle is a public school while Innovations Academy is a charter 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 Farb Middle better than Innovations Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Farb Middle ranks higher (44.4 vs 41.1 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 Farb Middle and Innovations Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farb Middle: 443. Innovations Academy: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farb Middle and Innovations Academy rank in California?
Farb Middle is 492nd of 1,334 and Innovations Academy is 2455th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).