Briarwood Elementary vs Marian A. Peterson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, California | Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1277 of 5,693 | #150 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16971 of 50,301 | #2754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Santa Clara | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 61.7).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 39.9%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.7).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle is the larger school with 759 students compared with 288.
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 Briarwood Elementary better than Marian A. Peterson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks higher (72.9 vs 61.7 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 Briarwood Elementary and Marian A. Peterson Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary: 288. Marian A. Peterson Middle: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary and Marian A. Peterson Middle rank in California?
Briarwood Elementary is 1277th of 5,693 and Marian A. Peterson Middle is 150th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).