Colonial Acres Elementary vs Edendale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Acres Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Edendale Middle
San Lorenzo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Colonial Acres Elementary Hayward, California | Edendale Middle San Lorenzo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5339 of 5,693 | #1284 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48957 of 50,301 | #15175 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 9% |
| city | Hayward | San Lorenzo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 8.9).
- •Colonial Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Colonial Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Edendale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 86%).
- •Edendale Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.9).
- •Edendale Middle is the larger school with 483 students compared with 458.
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 Colonial Acres Elementary better than Edendale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Acres Elementary ranks higher (11.7 vs 8.9 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 Colonial Acres Elementary and Edendale Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hayward and San Lorenzo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Acres Elementary: 458. Edendale Middle: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Acres Elementary and Edendale Middle rank in California?
Colonial Acres Elementary is 5339th of 5,693 and Edendale Middle is 1284th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).