Preuss School UCSD vs Standley Middle
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.
Preuss School UCSD
La Jolla · Charter high · Grades 6–12
825 students
Standley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Preuss School UCSD La Jolla, California | Standley Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,343 | #187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8369 of 16,910 | #3349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 825 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 825 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | La Jolla | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Standley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 50.1).
- •Standley Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Standley Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Standley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Preuss School UCSD does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.0).
- •Preuss School UCSD is the larger school with 825 students compared with 813.
- •Preuss School UCSD is a charter school while Standley Middle is a public 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 Preuss School UCSD better than Standley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Standley Middle ranks higher (70.0 vs 50.1 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 Preuss School UCSD and Standley Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between La Jolla and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preuss School UCSD: 825. Standley Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preuss School UCSD and Standley Middle rank in California?
Preuss School UCSD is 392nd of 1,343 and Standley Middle is 187th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).