Perkins K-8 vs Urban Discovery Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perkins K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
381 students
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
San Diego · Charter other · Grades K–12
330 students
| Measure | Perkins K-8 San Diego, California | Urban Discovery Academy Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5411 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49211 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 381 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Discovery Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Urban Discovery Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Urban Discovery Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 95.5%).
- •Urban Discovery Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.1).
- •Perkins K-8 is the larger school with 381 students compared with 330.
- •Perkins K-8 is a public school while Urban Discovery Academy Charter is a charter 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 Perkins K-8 better than Urban Discovery Academy Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Perkins K-8 and Urban Discovery Academy Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perkins K-8: 381. Urban Discovery Academy Charter: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perkins K-8 and Urban Discovery Academy Charter rank in California?
Perkins K-8 is 5411th of 5,693 and Urban Discovery Academy Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).