Mar Vista Academy vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Academy
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
462 students
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Academy San Diego, California | Southwest Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,334 | #1124 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12732 of 15,369 | #14545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 462 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mar Vista Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 15.2).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 86.4%).
- •Mar Vista Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.6).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 515 students compared with 462.
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 Mar Vista Academy better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mar Vista Academy ranks higher (25.7 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 Mar Vista Academy and Southwest Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Academy: 462. Southwest Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Academy and Southwest Middle rank in California?
Mar Vista Academy is 818th of 1,334 and Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).