Altimira Middle vs Prestwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altimira Middle
Sonoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
Prestwood Elementary
Sonoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Altimira Middle Sonoma, California | Prestwood Elementary Sonoma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,334 | #1485 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10912 of 15,369 | #19669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Sonoma | Sonoma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prestwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 34.7).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 42.3%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Altimira Middle is the larger school with 324 students compared with 275.
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 Altimira Middle better than Prestwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prestwood Elementary ranks higher (57.9 vs 34.7 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 Altimira Middle and Prestwood Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Sonoma and Sonoma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altimira Middle: 324. Prestwood Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altimira Middle and Prestwood Elementary rank in California?
Altimira Middle is 631st of 1,334 and Prestwood Elementary is 1485th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).