Hancock Elementary vs Taft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
Taft Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Hancock Elementary San Diego, California | Taft Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1554 of 5,693 | #659 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20522 of 50,301 | #11296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 644 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 33.0).
- •Hancock Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Hancock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Taft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 68.8%).
- •Taft Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.0).
- •Hancock Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 410.
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 Hancock Elementary better than Taft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 33.0 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 Hancock Elementary and Taft Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock Elementary: 644. Taft Middle: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock Elementary and Taft Middle rank in California?
Hancock Elementary is 1554th of 5,693 and Taft Middle is 659th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).