Bishop Elementary vs Columbia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 879 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Columbia Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Bishop Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Columbia Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2522 of 5,693 | #555 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31783 of 50,301 | #9738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 40.3).
- •Bishop Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Bishop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 42.8%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Columbia Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 465.
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 Bishop Elementary better than Columbia Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Elementary and Columbia Middle?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bishop Elementary: 465. Columbia Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bishop Elementary and Columbia Middle rank in California?
Bishop Elementary is 2522nd of 5,693 and Columbia Middle is 555th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).