Corte Madera vs Lairon College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 35 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
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 4–8
253 students
| Measure | Corte Madera Portola Valley, California | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,334 | #1051 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #56 of 15,369 | #14253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 252 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 18% |
| city | Portola Valley | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corte Madera scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 17.1).
- •Corte Madera does better on math proficiency (82% vs 18%).
- •Corte Madera does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 32%).
- •Corte Madera does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 81.8%).
- •Corte Madera does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 21.1).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 253 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Corte Madera ranks higher (94.8 vs 17.1 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Portola Valley and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corte Madera: 252. Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corte Madera and Lairon College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Corte Madera is 1st of 1,334 and Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).