Corte Madera vs La Entrada Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corte Madera
Portola Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
252 students
La Entrada Middle
Menlo Park · Public middle · Grades 4–8
612 students
| Measure | Corte Madera Portola Valley, California | La Entrada Middle Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,334 | #7 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #56 of 15,369 | #399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 252 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Portola Valley | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corte Madera scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 88.6).
- •Corte Madera does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 85%).
- •Corte Madera does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 6.9%).
- •Corte Madera does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.1).
- •La Entrada Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 252.
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 Corte Madera better than La Entrada Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Corte Madera ranks higher (94.8 vs 88.6 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 Corte Madera and La Entrada Middle?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Portola Valley and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corte Madera: 252. La Entrada Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corte Madera and La Entrada Middle rank in California?
Corte Madera is 1st of 1,334 and La Entrada Middle is 7th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).