Alta Loma Middle vs Skyline Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Skyline Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco, California | Skyline Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,334 | #1452 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7379 of 15,369 | #19241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | South San Francisco | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyline Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 51.2).
- •Skyline Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Skyline Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 39.3%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.9).
- •Alta Loma Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 366.
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 Skyline Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Skyline Elementary ranks higher (58.5 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 Skyline Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Middle: 652. Skyline Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Middle and Skyline Elementary rank in California?
Alta Loma Middle is 402nd of 1,334 and Skyline Elementary is 1452nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).