Nestor Language Academy Charter vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 866 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,079 students
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Nestor Language Academy Charter San Diego, California | Southwest Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2151 of 5,693 | #1124 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28183 of 50,301 | #14545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,079 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 15.2).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 86.4%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 25.1).
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 515.
- •Nestor Language Academy Charter is a charter school while Southwest Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nestor Language Academy Charter better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nestor Language Academy Charter ranks higher (45.6 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 Nestor Language Academy Charter and Southwest Middle?
About 866 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nestor Language Academy Charter: 1,079. Southwest Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nestor Language Academy Charter and Southwest Middle rank in California?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is 2151st of 5,693 and Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).