Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary vs Howard Pence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Howard Pence Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
419 students
| Measure | Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary San Diego, California | Howard Pence Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 5,693 | #3965 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31994 of 50,301 | #42687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 396 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 23.4).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 72.5%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.6).
- •Howard Pence Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 396.
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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary better than Howard Pence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 23.4 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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Howard Pence Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary: 396. Howard Pence Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Howard Pence Elementary rank in California?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is 2553rd of 5,693 and Howard Pence Elementary is 3965th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).