Brisbane Elementary vs Parkway Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Elementary
Brisbane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
207 students
Parkway Heights Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Brisbane Elementary Brisbane, California | Parkway Heights Middle South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 5,693 | #674 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13200 of 50,301 | #11430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 207 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 24% |
| city | Brisbane | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 32.4).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 58.3%).
- •Parkway Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Parkway Heights Middle is the larger school with 573 students compared with 207.
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 Brisbane Elementary better than Parkway Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brisbane Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 32.4 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 Brisbane Elementary and Parkway Heights Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Brisbane and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brisbane Elementary: 207. Parkway Heights Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brisbane Elementary and Parkway Heights Middle rank in California?
Brisbane Elementary is 967th of 5,693 and Parkway Heights Middle is 674th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).