Hearst Elementary vs Lewis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hearst Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Lewis Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
| Measure | Hearst Elementary San Diego, California | Lewis Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 5,693 | #257 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5961 of 50,301 | #4642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 64% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 63.8).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 48.5%).
- •Lewis Middle does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.4).
- •Lewis Middle is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 527.
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 Hearst Elementary better than Lewis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hearst Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 63.8 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 Hearst Elementary and Lewis Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hearst Elementary: 527. Lewis Middle: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hearst Elementary and Lewis Middle rank in California?
Hearst Elementary is 366th of 5,693 and Lewis Middle is 257th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).