Brookside Elementary vs Terra Linda High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Terra Linda High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,248 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, California | Terra Linda High San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 5,693 | #368 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5015 of 50,301 | #8059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 278 | 1,248 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 1,248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| city | San Anselmo | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 51.3).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 49.4%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •Terra Linda High is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 278.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Terra Linda High?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 51.3 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 Brookside Elementary and Terra Linda High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 278. Terra Linda High: 1,248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Terra Linda High rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 283rd of 5,693 and Terra Linda High is 368th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).