Alta Loma Middle vs Parkway Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Parkway Heights Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco, California | Parkway Heights Middle South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,334 | #674 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7379 of 15,369 | #11430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 652 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 32.4).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 58.3%).
- •Parkway Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Alta Loma Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 573.
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 Parkway Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Middle ranks higher (51.2 vs 32.4 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 Parkway Heights Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Middle: 652. Parkway Heights Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Middle and Parkway Heights Middle rank in California?
Alta Loma Middle is 402nd of 1,334 and Parkway Heights Middle is 674th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).