Howard Pence Elementary vs Silver Wing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Pence Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
419 students
Silver Wing Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students
| Measure | Howard Pence Elementary San Diego, California | Silver Wing Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3965 of 5,693 | #2123 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42687 of 50,301 | #27790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 419 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Wing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 23.4).
- •Silver Wing Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Silver Wing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 75.5%).
- •Silver Wing Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.6).
- •Howard Pence Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 335.
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 Howard Pence Elementary better than Silver Wing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Wing Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 23.4 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 Howard Pence Elementary and Silver Wing Elementary?
About 818 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Pence Elementary: 419. Silver Wing Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Pence Elementary and Silver Wing Elementary rank in California?
Howard Pence Elementary is 3965th of 5,693 and Silver Wing Elementary is 2123rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).