Pacific Sky vs Pacific Trails Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Sky
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Pacific Trails Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
971 students
| Measure | Pacific Sky San Diego, California | Pacific Trails Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1169 of 5,693 | #35 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15542 of 50,301 | #1034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 368 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Trails Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 63.9).
- •Pacific Sky does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 12%).
- •Pacific Sky does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.9).
- •Pacific Trails Middle is the larger school with 971 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 Pacific Sky better than Pacific Trails Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Trails Middle ranks higher (83.0 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 Pacific Sky and Pacific Trails Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Sky: 368. Pacific Trails Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Sky and Pacific Trails Middle rank in California?
Pacific Sky is 1169th of 5,693 and Pacific Trails Middle is 35th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).