Junipero Serra Elementary vs Westborough Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junipero Serra Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Westborough Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Junipero Serra Elementary Daly City, California | Westborough Middle South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1549 of 5,693 | #139 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20452 of 50,301 | #2433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| city | Daly City | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westborough Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 56.7).
- •Westborough Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Westborough Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Westborough Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 40.9%).
- •Westborough Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.4).
- •Westborough Middle is the larger school with 498 students compared with 286.
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 Junipero Serra Elementary better than Westborough Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Westborough Middle ranks higher (74.6 vs 56.7 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 Junipero Serra Elementary and Westborough Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Daly City and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junipero Serra Elementary: 286. Westborough Middle: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junipero Serra Elementary and Westborough Middle rank in California?
Junipero Serra Elementary is 1549th of 5,693 and Westborough Middle is 139th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).