Central Middle vs Clifford Elementary
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.
Central Middle
San Carlos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
Clifford Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
698 students
| Measure | Central Middle San Carlos, California | Clifford Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,334 | #1465 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1130 of 15,369 | #19346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 443 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 53% |
| city | San Carlos | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 58.3).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 50.3%).
- •Clifford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.3).
- •Clifford Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 443.
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 Central Middle better than Clifford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (82.3 vs 58.3 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 Central Middle and Clifford Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Carlos and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 443. Clifford Elementary: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Clifford Elementary rank in California?
Central Middle is 44th of 1,334 and Clifford Elementary is 1465th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).