High Tech Middle Mesa vs PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech Middle Mesa
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
San Fernando · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
| Measure | High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego, California | PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,334 | #1091 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4991 of 15,369 | #14442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech Middle Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 16.0).
- •High Tech Middle Mesa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 90%).
- •High Tech Middle Mesa does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 23.4).
- •High Tech Middle Mesa is the larger school with 352 students compared with 351.
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 High Tech Middle Mesa better than PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech Middle Mesa ranks higher (62.2 vs 16.0 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 High Tech Middle Mesa and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
About 201 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech Middle Mesa: 352. PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech Middle Mesa and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy rank in California?
High Tech Middle Mesa is 283rd of 1,334 and PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 1091st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).