Benjamin Franklin Intermediate vs Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 807 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Colma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Intermediate Colma, California | Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #588 of 1,334 | #828 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10155 of 15,369 | #11475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 497 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 72% |
| city | Colma | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 38.5).
- •Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 48.3%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.0).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is the larger school with 497 students compared with 299.
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 Benjamin Franklin Intermediate better than Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 38.5 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 Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary?
About 807 m in a straight line, between Colma and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate: 497. Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is 588th of 1,334 and Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary is 828th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).