Harvest Park Middle vs Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Park Middle
Pleasanton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Harvest Park Middle Pleasanton, California | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 1,334 | #297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1201 of 15,369 | #5144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,015 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvest Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 79.7).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Harvest Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Harvest Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 16.3%).
- •Harvest Park Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.9).
- •Harvest Park Middle is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 467.
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 Harvest Park Middle better than Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harvest Park Middle ranks higher (81.8 vs 79.7 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 Harvest Park Middle and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvest Park Middle: 1,015. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvest Park Middle and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Harvest Park Middle is 45th of 1,334 and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).