Farb Middle vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Vista Grande Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Farb Middle San Diego, California | Vista Grande Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,334 | #878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8844 of 15,369 | #12039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 443 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 44.4).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 67.7%).
- •Farb Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 24.3).
- •Farb Middle is the larger school with 443 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Farb Middle better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary ranks higher (69.0 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 Vista Grande Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farb Middle: 443. Vista Grande Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farb Middle and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Farb Middle is 492nd of 1,334 and Vista Grande Elementary is 878th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).