Betty Reid Soskin Middle vs Tara Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Tara Hills Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante, California | Tara Hills Elementary San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 1,334 | #4362 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12403 of 15,369 | #44753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 372 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | El Sobrante | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 20.2).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 67.5%).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.6).
- •Betty Reid Soskin Middle is the larger school with 372 students compared with 317.
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 Betty Reid Soskin Middle better than Tara Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Betty Reid Soskin Middle ranks higher (27.4 vs 20.2 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 Tara Hills Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Sobrante and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle: 372. Tara Hills Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Reid Soskin Middle and Tara Hills Elementary rank in California?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle is 776th of 1,334 and Tara Hills Elementary is 4362nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).