Hamilton TK-8 vs Mary E. Silveira Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton TK-8
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Hamilton TK-8 Novato, California | Mary E. Silveira Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3659 of 5,693 | #605 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40909 of 50,301 | #8653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 544 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 68% |
| city | Novato | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary E. Silveira Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 26.2).
- •Mary E. Silveira Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 34%).
- •Mary E. Silveira Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Mary E. Silveira Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 82%).
- •Hamilton TK-8 does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.2).
- •Hamilton TK-8 is the larger school with 544 students compared with 412.
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 Hamilton TK-8 better than Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary E. Silveira Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 26.2 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 Hamilton TK-8 and Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Novato and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton TK-8: 544. Mary E. Silveira Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton TK-8 and Mary E. Silveira Elementary rank in California?
Hamilton TK-8 is 3659th of 5,693 and Mary E. Silveira Elementary is 605th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).