Poway to Palomar Middle College High 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.
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 11–12
88 students
Turtleback Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Poway to Palomar Middle College High San Diego, California | Turtleback Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,343 | #781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3110 of 16,910 | #10841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 88 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 44.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.8 vs 70.7).
- •Poway to Palomar Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 21.6%).
- •Turtleback Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 44.0).
- •Turtleback Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 88.
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 Poway to Palomar Middle College High better than Turtleback Elementary?
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 Poway to Palomar Middle College High and Turtleback Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High: 88. Turtleback Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poway to Palomar Middle College High and Turtleback Elementary rank in California?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is 100th of 1,343 and Turtleback Elementary is 781st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).