Corte Madera vs La Honda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.7 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 Honda Elementary
La Honda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
65 students
| Measure | Corte Madera Portola Valley, California | La Honda Elementary La Honda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,334 | #1069 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #56 of 15,369 | #14271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 252 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 54.5% |
| city | Portola Valley | La Honda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corte Madera scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 65.8).
- •Corte Madera does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Corte Madera does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 54.5%).
- •Corte Madera does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 21.5%).
- •Corte Madera does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.3).
- •Corte Madera is the larger school with 252 students compared with 65.
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 Honda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Corte Madera ranks higher (94.8 vs 65.8 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 Honda Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Portola Valley and La Honda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corte Madera: 252. La Honda Elementary: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corte Madera and La Honda Elementary rank in California?
Corte Madera is 1st of 1,334 and La Honda Elementary is 1069th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).