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College Park Elementary vs San Mateo High

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 217 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCollege Park Elementary
San Mateo, California
San Mateo High
San Mateo, California
Success Index (US)
83
Top 10%
61
Top 50%
State rank#105 of 5,693#228 of 1,343
National rank#3263 of 50,301#5518 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryHigh
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades 9โ€“12
Students4311,557
Enrollment4311,557
Free/reduced-price lunch14.4%38.1%
Students per teacher23.919.7
Reading proficiency86%68%
Math proficiency92%50%
citySan MateoSan Mateo
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCollege Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 61.2).
  • โ€ขCollege Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 50%).
  • โ€ขCollege Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 68%).
  • โ€ขCollege Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 38.1%).
  • โ€ขSan Mateo High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.9).
  • โ€ขSan Mateo High is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 431.

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 College Park Elementary better than San Mateo High?

On the Success Index (US), College Park Elementary ranks higher (83.2 vs 61.2 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 College Park Elementary and San Mateo High?

About 217 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

College Park Elementary: 431. San Mateo High: 1,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do College Park Elementary and San Mateo High rank in California?

College Park Elementary is 105th of 5,693 and San Mateo High is 228th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).