Gateway Middle vs High Tech LA Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Middle
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
High Tech LA Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle San Francisco, California | High Tech LA Middle Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,334 | #735 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8567 of 15,369 | #12024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 247 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | San Francisco | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 29.5).
- •Gateway Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 77.2%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.7).
- •High Tech LA Middle is the larger school with 250 students compared with 247.
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 Gateway Middle better than High Tech LA Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 29.5 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 Gateway Middle and High Tech LA Middle?
About 540 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle: 247. High Tech LA Middle: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle and High Tech LA Middle rank in California?
Gateway Middle is 474th of 1,334 and High Tech LA Middle is 735th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).