Beach Elementary vs Piedmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Piedmont Middle
Piedmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Piedmont, California | Piedmont Middle Piedmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 5,693 | #10 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1811 of 50,301 | #464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| city | Piedmont | Piedmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 86.5).
- •Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 5.7%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.0).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 575 students compared with 323.
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 Beach Elementary better than Piedmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Middle ranks higher (88.0 vs 86.5 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 Beach Elementary and Piedmont Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Piedmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 323. Piedmont Middle: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Piedmont Middle rank in California?
Beach Elementary is 19th of 5,693 and Piedmont Middle is 10th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).