Bret Harte Middle vs Burbank Elementary
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.
Bret Harte Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
Burbank Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
800 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | Burbank Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #3441 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #39380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 465 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 20.5).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 76.6%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.0).
- •Burbank Elementary is the larger school with 800 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 Bret Harte Middle better than Burbank Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burbank Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 20.5 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 Bret Harte Middle and Burbank Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. Burbank Elementary: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Burbank Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and Burbank Elementary is 3441st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).