Farb Middle vs Tierrasanta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Tierrasanta Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Farb Middle San Diego, California | Tierrasanta Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,334 | #901 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8844 of 15,369 | #12314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 443 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierrasanta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 44.4).
- •Tierrasanta Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Tierrasanta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Tierrasanta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 67.7%).
- •Farb Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 26.3).
- •Tierrasanta Elementary is the larger school with 500 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 Farb Middle better than Tierrasanta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tierrasanta Elementary ranks higher (68.6 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 Farb Middle and Tierrasanta Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farb Middle: 443. Tierrasanta Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farb Middle and Tierrasanta Elementary rank in California?
Farb Middle is 492nd of 1,334 and Tierrasanta Elementary is 901st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).