Hawthorne Elementary vs Innovation Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
Innovation Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary San Diego, California | Innovation Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1243 of 5,693 | #817 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16650 of 50,301 | #12730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 248 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 26% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 25.7).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 80%).
- •Innovation Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.5).
- •Innovation Middle is the larger school with 350 students compared with 248.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Innovation Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 25.7 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Innovation Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 248. Innovation Middle: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Innovation Middle rank in California?
Hawthorne Elementary is 1243rd of 5,693 and Innovation Middle is 817th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).