La Entrada Middle vs Las Lomitas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Entrada Middle
Menlo Park ยท Public middle ยท Grades 4โ8
612 students
Las Lomitas Elementary
Atherton ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ3
522 students
| Measure | La Entrada Middle Menlo Park, California | Las Lomitas Elementary Atherton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 1,334 | #60 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #399 of 15,369 | #2683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4โ8 | Grades Kโ3 |
| Students | 612 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Menlo Park | Atherton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขLa Entrada Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 84.5).
- โขLas Lomitas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- โขLas Lomitas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 6.9%).
- โขLa Entrada Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.1).
- โขLa Entrada Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 522.
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 La Entrada Middle better than Las Lomitas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Entrada Middle ranks higher (88.6 vs 84.5 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 La Entrada Middle and Las Lomitas Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Atherton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Entrada Middle: 612. Las Lomitas Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Entrada Middle and Las Lomitas Elementary rank in California?
La Entrada Middle is 7th of 1,334 and Las Lomitas Elementary is 60th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).