Fay Elementary vs Mann Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 733 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fay Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
Mann Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Fay Elementary San Diego, California | Mann Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5064 of 5,693 | #1081 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47959 of 50,301 | #14392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mann Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.3).
- •Fay Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Mann Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 96.1%).
- •Mann Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 27.1).
- •Mann Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 514.
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 Fay Elementary better than Mann Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mann Middle ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.3 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 Fay Elementary and Mann Middle?
About 733 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fay Elementary: 514. Mann Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fay Elementary and Mann Middle rank in California?
Fay Elementary is 5064th of 5,693 and Mann Middle is 1081st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).