Gage Elementary vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 747 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gage Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students
Pershing Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
| Measure | Gage Elementary San Diego, California | Pershing Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1698 of 5,693 | #285 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #22420 of 50,301 | #5032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 53.9).
- •Pershing Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 37%).
- •Gage Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.1).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 980 students compared with 698.
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 Gage Elementary better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (62.1 vs 53.9 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 Gage Elementary and Pershing Middle?
About 747 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gage Elementary: 698. Pershing Middle: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gage Elementary and Pershing Middle rank in California?
Gage Elementary is 1698th of 5,693 and Pershing Middle is 285th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).