Abbott Middle vs Beresford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 985 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbott Middle
San Mateo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
Beresford Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
| Measure | Abbott Middle San Mateo, California | Beresford Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,334 | #1905 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10102 of 15,369 | #25213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beresford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 38.7).
- •Beresford Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Beresford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Beresford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 61%).
- •Abbott Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.8).
- •Abbott Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 218.
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 Abbott Middle better than Beresford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beresford Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 38.7 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 Abbott Middle and Beresford Elementary?
About 985 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbott Middle: 721. Beresford Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbott Middle and Beresford Elementary rank in California?
Abbott Middle is 583rd of 1,334 and Beresford Elementary is 1905th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).