Beresford Elementary vs Borel Middle
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.
Beresford Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Borel Middle
San Mateo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Beresford Elementary San Mateo, California | Borel Middle San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1905 of 5,693 | #310 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25213 of 50,301 | #5449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 218 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Borel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 49.9).
- •Beresford Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Borel Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Borel Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 58.7%).
- •Borel Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.8).
- •Borel Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 218.
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 Beresford Elementary better than Borel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Borel Middle ranks higher (60.1 vs 49.9 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 Beresford Elementary and Borel Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beresford Elementary: 218. Borel Middle: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beresford Elementary and Borel Middle rank in California?
Beresford Elementary is 1905th of 5,693 and Borel Middle is 310th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).