Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion vs John F. Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
John F. Kennedy Middle
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton, California | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3089 of 5,693 | #586 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36784 of 50,301 | #10137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 582 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Atherton | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 32.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 67.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 25.3).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 582.
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 Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion better than John F. Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.7 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 Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion and John F. Kennedy Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion: 582. John F. Kennedy Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion and John F. Kennedy Middle rank in California?
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion is 3089th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).