Briarwood Elementary vs Pomeroy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Pomeroy Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, California | Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1277 of 5,693 | #2729 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16971 of 50,301 | #33532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 37.7).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 43.3%).
- •Pomeroy Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.6).
- •Pomeroy Elementary is the larger school with 300 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 Pomeroy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 37.7 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 Pomeroy Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary: 288. Pomeroy Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary and Pomeroy Elementary rank in California?
Briarwood Elementary is 1277th of 5,693 and Pomeroy Elementary is 2729th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).