Dover Elementary vs Helms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
458 students
Helms Middle
San Pablo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary San Pablo, California | Helms Middle San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5538 of 5,693 | #1281 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49682 of 50,301 | #15165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 458 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7% |
| city | San Pablo | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.1 vs 9.1).
- •Dover Elementary does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Helms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 91.9%).
- •Helms Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.9).
- •Helms Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 458.
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 Dover Elementary better than Helms Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dover Elementary and Helms Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary: 458. Helms Middle: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary and Helms Middle rank in California?
Dover Elementary is 5538th of 5,693 and Helms Middle is 1281st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).