Oak Valley Middle vs Turtleback Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,503 students
Turtleback Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Oak Valley Middle San Diego, California | Turtleback Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,334 | #781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1233 of 15,369 | #10841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,503 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 1,503 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 70.7).
- •Oak Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Oak Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Oak Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 21.6%).
- •Turtleback Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 25.1).
- •Oak Valley Middle is the larger school with 1,503 students compared with 458.
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 Oak Valley Middle better than Turtleback Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Valley Middle ranks higher (81.6 vs 70.7 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 Oak Valley Middle and Turtleback Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Valley Middle: 1,503. Turtleback Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Valley Middle and Turtleback Elementary rank in California?
Oak Valley Middle is 48th of 1,334 and Turtleback Elementary is 781st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).