Argonne Elementary vs Presidio Middle
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.
Argonne Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Presidio Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Argonne Elementary San Francisco, California | Presidio Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #762 of 5,693 | #169 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10497 of 50,301 | #3072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.1 vs 71.3).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Presidio Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 40.1%).
- •Presidio Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.7).
- •Presidio Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 391.
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 Argonne Elementary better than Presidio Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Argonne Elementary and Presidio Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argonne Elementary: 391. Presidio Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argonne Elementary and Presidio Middle rank in California?
Argonne Elementary is 762nd of 5,693 and Presidio Middle is 169th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).