Cobb (William L.) Elementary vs Gateway Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 976 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobb (William L.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
134 students
Gateway Middle
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
| Measure | Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco, California | Gateway Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4442 of 5,693 | #474 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45145 of 50,301 | #8567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 134 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 19.5).
- •Gateway Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 15%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 70.1%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.3).
- •Gateway Middle is the larger school with 247 students compared with 134.
- •Cobb (William L.) Elementary is a public school while Gateway Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cobb (William L.) Elementary better than Gateway Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 19.5 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 Cobb (William L.) Elementary and Gateway Middle?
About 976 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobb (William L.) Elementary: 134. Gateway Middle: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobb (William L.) Elementary and Gateway Middle rank in California?
Cobb (William L.) Elementary is 4442nd of 5,693 and Gateway Middle is 474th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).