Pacific Trails Middle vs Westview High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Westview High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,116 students
| Measure | Pacific Trails Middle San Diego, California | Westview High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,334 | #33 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1034 of 15,369 | #1528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 971 | 2,116 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 2,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Trails Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 78.4).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Pacific Trails Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Westview High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 12%).
- •Westview High does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 24.9).
- •Westview High is the larger school with 2,116 students compared with 971.
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 Westview High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Trails Middle ranks higher (83.0 vs 78.4 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 Westview High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Trails Middle: 971. Westview High: 2,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Trails Middle and Westview High rank in California?
Pacific Trails Middle is 35th of 1,334 and Westview High is 33rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).