Burlingame High vs San Mateo Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlingame High
Burlingame · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
San Mateo Park Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Burlingame High Burlingame, California | San Mateo Park Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,343 | #3712 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2175 of 16,910 | #41168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,583 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| city | Burlingame | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlingame High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 25.9).
- •Burlingame High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Burlingame High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 37%).
- •Burlingame High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 63.5%).
- •Burlingame High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.3).
- •Burlingame High is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 340.
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 Burlingame High better than San Mateo Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burlingame High ranks higher (74.8 vs 25.9 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 Burlingame High and San Mateo Park Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlingame High: 1,583. San Mateo Park Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlingame High and San Mateo Park Elementary rank in California?
Burlingame High is 58th of 1,343 and San Mateo Park Elementary is 3712th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).