Hearst Elementary vs Marvin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Marvin Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
| Measure | Hearst Elementary San Diego, California | Marvin Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #366 of 5,693 | #474 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5961 of 50,301 | #7074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 78% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 76.4).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 28.4%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.2).
- •Marvin Elementary is the larger school with 543 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 Marvin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hearst Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 76.4 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 Marvin Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hearst Elementary: 527. Marvin Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hearst Elementary and Marvin Elementary rank in California?
Hearst Elementary is 366th of 5,693 and Marvin Elementary is 474th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).