Highlands Elementary vs Meadow Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 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
Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California | Meadow Heights Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 5,693 | #1411 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12945 of 50,301 | #18785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 59.1).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 47.1%).
- •Meadow Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.1).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 238.
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 Meadow Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 59.1 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 Highlands Elementary and Meadow Heights Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 379. Meadow Heights Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Meadow Heights Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 and Meadow Heights Elementary is 1411th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).