Corte Madera vs Palo Alto Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.3 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
Palo Alto Middle College High
Los Altos Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
45 students
| Measure | Corte Madera Portola Valley, California | Palo Alto Middle College High Los Altos Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #56 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 252 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Portola Valley | Los Altos Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corte Madera scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 80.7).
- •Corte Madera does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 13.3%).
- •Palo Alto Middle College High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Corte Madera is the larger school with 252 students compared with 45.
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 Palo Alto Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Corte Madera ranks higher (94.8 vs 80.7 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 Palo Alto Middle College High?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Portola Valley and Los Altos Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corte Madera: 252. Palo Alto Middle College High: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corte Madera and Palo Alto Middle College High rank in California?
Corte Madera is 1st of 1,334 and Palo Alto Middle College High is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).