Ford Elementary vs Helms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Helms Middle
San Pablo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Richmond, California | Helms Middle San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5272 of 5,693 | #1281 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48723 of 50,301 | #15165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 371 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Richmond | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 9.1).
- •Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Helms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 85.4%).
- •Helms Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.2).
- •Helms Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 371.
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 Ford Elementary better than Helms Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary ranks higher (12.4 vs 9.1 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 Ford Elementary and Helms Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 371. Helms Middle: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Helms Middle rank in California?
Ford Elementary is 5272nd of 5,693 and Helms Middle is 1281st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).