Belle Air Elementary vs Parkside Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Air Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Parkside Intermediate
San Bruno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | Belle Air Elementary San Bruno, California | Parkside Intermediate San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5314 of 5,693 | #549 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48891 of 50,301 | #9645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 250 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | San Bruno | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 11.9).
- •Parkside Intermediate does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Parkside Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 17%).
- •Parkside Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 76.4%).
- •Parkside Intermediate does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 25.0).
- •Parkside Intermediate is the larger school with 491 students compared with 250.
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 Belle Air Elementary better than Parkside Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Intermediate ranks higher (40.8 vs 11.9 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 Belle Air Elementary and Parkside Intermediate?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Air Elementary: 250. Parkside Intermediate: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Air Elementary and Parkside Intermediate rank in California?
Belle Air Elementary is 5314th of 5,693 and Parkside Intermediate is 549th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).