Cipriani Elementary vs Tierra Linda Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cipriani Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Tierra Linda Middle
San Carlos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Cipriani Elementary Belmont, California | Tierra Linda Middle San Carlos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #412 of 5,693 | #69 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6408 of 50,301 | #1478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Belmont | San Carlos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Linda Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 77.5).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Tierra Linda Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 11.1%).
- •Tierra Linda Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 27.7).
- •Cipriani Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 451.
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 Cipriani Elementary better than Tierra Linda Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Linda Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 77.5 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 Cipriani Elementary and Tierra Linda Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belmont and San Carlos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cipriani Elementary: 471. Tierra Linda Middle: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cipriani Elementary and Tierra Linda Middle rank in California?
Cipriani Elementary is 412th of 5,693 and Tierra Linda Middle is 69th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).