Alta Loma Middle vs Junipero Serra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Junipero Serra Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco, California | Junipero Serra Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,334 | #1549 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7379 of 15,369 | #20452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | South San Francisco | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junipero Serra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 51.2).
- •Junipero Serra Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Junipero Serra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 40.9%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.4).
- •Alta Loma Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 286.
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 Alta Loma Middle better than Junipero Serra Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junipero Serra Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 51.2 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 Alta Loma Middle and Junipero Serra Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Middle: 652. Junipero Serra Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Middle and Junipero Serra Elementary rank in California?
Alta Loma Middle is 402nd of 1,334 and Junipero Serra Elementary is 1549th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).