Central Middle vs Heather 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.
Central Middle
San Carlos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
Heather Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
320 students
| Measure | Central Middle San Carlos, California | Heather Elementary San Carlos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,334 | #194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1130 of 15,369 | #4107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 443 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | San Carlos | San Carlos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.3 vs 81.6).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 10%).
- •Heather Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.3).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 443 students compared with 320.
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 Heather Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Middle and Heather Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Carlos and San Carlos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 443. Heather Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Heather Elementary rank in California?
Central Middle is 44th of 1,334 and Heather Elementary is 194th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).