Emerson Elementary vs Sylvia Mendez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California | Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 5,693 | #1551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9852 of 50,301 | #20482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 56.7).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 29.7%).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.8).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 283.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 56.7 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 Emerson Elementary and Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 283. Sylvia Mendez Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Sylvia Mendez Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 and Sylvia Mendez Elementary is 1551st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).