Gateway Middle vs Parks (Rosa) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 701 m 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
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle San Francisco, California | Parks (Rosa) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,334 | #2888 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8567 of 15,369 | #35158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 247 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 35.2).
- •Parks (Rosa) Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 62.6%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.7).
- •Parks (Rosa) Elementary is the larger school with 326 students compared with 247.
- •Gateway Middle is a charter school while Parks (Rosa) Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parks (Rosa) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 35.2 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 Parks (Rosa) Elementary?
About 701 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle: 247. Parks (Rosa) Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle and Parks (Rosa) Elementary rank in California?
Gateway Middle is 474th of 1,334 and Parks (Rosa) Elementary is 2888th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).