Knox Middle vs Porter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 736 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Porter Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students
| Measure | Knox Middle San Diego, California | Porter Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,334 | #5512 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15285 of 15,369 | #49585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 488 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 20% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.5 vs 6.4).
- •Porter Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Porter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Knox Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 96.1%).
- •Knox Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.6).
- •Porter Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 488.
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 Knox Middle better than Porter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Elementary ranks higher (9.5 vs 6.4 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 Knox Middle and Porter Elementary?
About 736 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knox Middle: 488. Porter Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knox Middle and Porter Elementary rank in California?
Knox Middle is 1328th of 1,334 and Porter Elementary is 5512th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).