George Nicoloff Elementary vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 844 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Nicoloff Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
616 students
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | George Nicoloff Elementary San Ysidro, California | Southwest Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5115 of 5,693 | #1124 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48172 of 50,301 | #14545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 616 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | San Ysidro | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 13.8).
- •George Nicoloff Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •George Nicoloff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 86.4%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.6).
- •George Nicoloff Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 515.
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 George Nicoloff Elementary better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (15.2 vs 13.8 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 George Nicoloff Elementary and Southwest Middle?
About 844 m in a straight line, between San Ysidro and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Nicoloff Elementary: 616. Southwest Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Nicoloff Elementary and Southwest Middle rank in California?
George Nicoloff Elementary is 5115th of 5,693 and Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).