Mesa Verde Middle vs Pacific Sky
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
Pacific Sky
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego, California | Pacific Sky San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,334 | #1169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1601 of 15,369 | #15542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,178 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 63.9).
- •Pacific Sky does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 11.2%).
- •Pacific Sky does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.6).
- •Mesa Verde Middle is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 368.
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 Mesa Verde Middle better than Pacific Sky?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 63.9 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 Mesa Verde Middle and Pacific Sky?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Middle: 1,178. Pacific Sky: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Middle and Pacific Sky rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle is 81st of 1,334 and Pacific Sky is 1169th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).