Howard Pence Elementary vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km 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
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Howard Pence Elementary San Diego, California | Southwest Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3965 of 5,693 | #1124 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42687 of 50,301 | #14545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 419 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Pence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 15.2).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 86.4%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.6).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 515 students compared with 419.
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 Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Pence Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 15.2 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 Southwest Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Pence Elementary: 419. Southwest Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Pence Elementary and Southwest Middle rank in California?
Howard Pence Elementary is 3965th of 5,693 and Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).