Marshall Middle vs Walker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,390 students
Walker Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Marshall Middle San Diego, California | Walker Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 1,334 | #3016 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1940 of 15,369 | #36224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,390 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 33.6).
- •Marshall Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 47%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 76.1%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 26.5).
- •Marshall Middle is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 398.
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 Marshall Middle better than Walker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 33.6 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 Marshall Middle and Walker Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Middle: 1,390. Walker Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Middle and Walker Elementary rank in California?
Marshall Middle is 111th of 1,334 and Walker Elementary is 3016th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).