Pacific Trails Middle vs Solana Santa Fe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Trails Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
971 students
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
Rancho Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Pacific Trails Middle San Diego, California | Solana Santa Fe Elementary Rancho Santa Fe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,334 | #171 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1034 of 15,369 | #3922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 971 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | Rancho Santa Fe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Trails Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 82.0).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 12.3%).
- •Solana Santa Fe Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.9).
- •Pacific Trails Middle is the larger school with 971 students compared with 334.
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 Trails Middle better than Solana Santa Fe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Trails Middle ranks higher (83.0 vs 82.0 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 Trails Middle and Solana Santa Fe Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Trails Middle: 971. Solana Santa Fe Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Trails Middle and Solana Santa Fe Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Trails Middle is 35th of 1,334 and Solana Santa Fe Elementary is 171st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).