Hardy Elementary vs Mann Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
Mann Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary San Diego, California | Mann Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 5,693 | #1081 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14329 of 50,301 | #14392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 353 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 16.3).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 23%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 94.1%).
- •Mann Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 27.2).
- •Mann Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 353.
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 Hardy Elementary better than Mann Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 16.3 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 Hardy Elementary and Mann Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 353. Mann Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Mann Middle rank in California?
Hardy Elementary is 1072nd of 5,693 and Mann Middle is 1081st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).