Beattie Middle vs Thompson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beattie Middle
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Thompson Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Beattie Middle Highland, California | Thompson Elementary Highland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,334 | #3067 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9856 of 15,369 | #36632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,072 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beattie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 33.0).
- •Thompson Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Beattie Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Beattie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 88.8%).
- •Beattie Middle does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.8).
- •Beattie Middle is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 455.
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 Beattie Middle better than Thompson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beattie Middle ranks higher (39.8 vs 33.0 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 Beattie Middle and Thompson Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beattie Middle: 1,072. Thompson Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beattie Middle and Thompson Elementary rank in California?
Beattie Middle is 565th of 1,334 and Thompson Elementary is 3067th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).