Columbia Middle vs Vargas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
Vargas Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle Sunnyvale, California | Vargas Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 1,334 | #2236 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9738 of 15,369 | #29107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 697 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vargas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 40.3).
- •Vargas Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Vargas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Vargas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 30.3%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Columbia Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 435.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Middle better than Vargas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vargas Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 40.3 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 Columbia Middle and Vargas Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle: 697. Vargas Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle and Vargas Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Middle is 555th of 1,334 and Vargas Elementary is 2236th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).