Abbott Middle vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 555 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
Laurel Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
| Measure | Abbott Middle San Mateo, California | Laurel Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,334 | #3143 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10102 of 15,369 | #37222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abbott Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 32.0).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Abbott Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Abbott Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 76.5%).
- •Abbott Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.3).
- •Abbott Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 469.
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 Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Abbott Middle ranks higher (38.7 vs 32.0 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 Laurel Elementary?
About 555 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbott Middle: 721. Laurel Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbott Middle and Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Abbott Middle is 583rd of 1,334 and Laurel Elementary is 3143rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).