San Ysidro Middle vs Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Willow Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
643 students
| Measure | San Ysidro Middle San Ysidro, California | Willow Elementary San Ysidro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,334 | #3609 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13994 of 15,369 | #40558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 500 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 31% |
| city | San Ysidro | San Ysidro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 18.7).
- •Willow Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 13%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 66.8%).
- •San Ysidro Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.7).
- •Willow Elementary is the larger school with 643 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 Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elementary ranks higher (26.8 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 Willow Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Ysidro and San Ysidro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Ysidro Middle: 500. Willow Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Ysidro Middle and Willow Elementary rank in California?
San Ysidro Middle is 1004th of 1,334 and Willow Elementary is 3609th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).