Baywood Elementary vs Borel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 970 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Borel Middle
San Mateo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary San Mateo, California | Borel Middle San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 5,693 | #310 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8492 of 50,301 | #5449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 60.1).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 46.4%).
- •Borel Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.5).
- •Borel Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 489.
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 Baywood Elementary better than Borel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baywood Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 60.1 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 Baywood Elementary and Borel Middle?
About 970 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 489. Borel Middle: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Borel Middle rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 595th of 5,693 and Borel Middle is 310th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).