Betty Reid Soskin Middle vs Caliber: Beta Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
El Sobrante · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Caliber: Beta Academy
San Pablo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
971 students
| Measure | Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante, California | Caliber: Beta Academy San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 1,334 | #3120 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12403 of 15,369 | #37023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 372 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | El Sobrante | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caliber: Beta Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 27.4).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.6).
- •Caliber: Beta Academy is the larger school with 971 students compared with 372.
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle is a public school while Caliber: Beta Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Betty Reid Soskin Middle better than Caliber: Beta Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Caliber: Beta Academy ranks higher (32.3 vs 27.4 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 Betty Reid Soskin Middle and Caliber: Beta Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Sobrante and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle: 372. Caliber: Beta Academy: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Reid Soskin Middle and Caliber: Beta Academy rank in California?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle is 776th of 1,334 and Caliber: Beta Academy is 3120th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).