Southwest Middle vs Sunnyslope 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.
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
Sunnyslope Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Southwest Middle San Diego, California | Sunnyslope Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,334 | #5003 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14545 of 15,369 | #47760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 515 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.2 vs 14.8).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 86.4%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.9).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 515 students compared with 324.
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 Southwest Middle better than Sunnyslope 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 Southwest Middle and Sunnyslope Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest Middle: 515. Sunnyslope Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest Middle and Sunnyslope Elementary rank in California?
Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 and Sunnyslope Elementary is 5003rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).