Abbott Middle vs Cipriani Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km 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
Cipriani Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Abbott Middle San Mateo, California | Cipriani Elementary Belmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,334 | #412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10102 of 15,369 | #6408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | San Mateo | Belmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cipriani Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 38.7).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 61%).
- •Abbott Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 27.7).
- •Abbott Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 471.
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 Cipriani Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cipriani Elementary ranks higher (77.5 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 Cipriani Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Belmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbott Middle: 721. Cipriani Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbott Middle and Cipriani Elementary rank in California?
Abbott Middle is 583rd of 1,334 and Cipriani Elementary is 412th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).