Helms Middle vs Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helms Middle
San Pablo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Lake Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
| Measure | Helms Middle San Pablo, California | Lake Elementary San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,334 | #5450 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15165 of 15,369 | #49376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 558 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 19% |
| city | San Pablo | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.3 vs 9.1).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7%).
- •Helms Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Helms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 84%).
- •Helms Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.0).
- •Helms Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 350.
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 Helms Middle better than Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary ranks higher (10.3 vs 9.1 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 Helms Middle and Lake Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helms Middle: 558. Lake Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helms Middle and Lake Elementary rank in California?
Helms Middle is 1281st of 1,334 and Lake Elementary is 5450th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).