San Ysidro Middle vs Vista Del Mar
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Ysidro Middle
San Ysidro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
500 students
Vista Del Mar
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | San Ysidro Middle San Ysidro, California | Vista Del Mar San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,334 | #434 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13994 of 15,369 | #7902 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 35% |
| city | San Ysidro | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Del Mar scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 18.7).
- •Vista Del Mar does better on math proficiency (35% vs 13%).
- •Vista Del Mar does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Vista Del Mar does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 66.8%).
- •San Ysidro Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.6).
- •Vista Del Mar is the larger school with 541 students compared with 500.
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 San Ysidro Middle better than Vista Del Mar?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Del Mar ranks higher (48.8 vs 18.7 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 San Ysidro Middle and Vista Del Mar?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Ysidro and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Ysidro Middle: 500. Vista Del Mar: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Ysidro Middle and Vista Del Mar rank in California?
San Ysidro Middle is 1004th of 1,334 and Vista Del Mar is 434th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).