Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle vs Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto, California | Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 1,334 | #6 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #470 of 15,369 | #298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 732 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 87.9).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 16.9%).
- •Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 732.
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 Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle better than Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle ranks higher (89.8 vs 87.9 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 Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle: 732. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle rank in California?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is 11th of 1,334 and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is 6th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).