Highlands Elementary vs Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Half Moon Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California | Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Half Moon Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 5,693 | #523 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12945 of 50,301 | #9225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 30% |
| city | San Mateo | Half Moon Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 42.7).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.7).
- •Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate is the larger school with 521 students compared with 379.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 42.7 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 Highlands Elementary and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Half Moon Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 379. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate is 523rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).