Alta Loma Middle vs Sunshine Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Sunshine Gardens Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco, California | Sunshine Gardens Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,334 | #2402 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7379 of 15,369 | #30786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| 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 41.8).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 48.3%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.4).
- •Alta Loma Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 329.
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 Sunshine Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Middle ranks higher (51.2 vs 41.8 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 Sunshine Gardens Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Middle: 652. Sunshine Gardens Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Middle and Sunshine Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Alta Loma Middle is 402nd of 1,334 and Sunshine Gardens Elementary is 2402nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).