Laurelwood Elementary vs Marian A. Peterson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 824 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurelwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Laurelwood Elementary Santa Clara, California | Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 5,693 | #150 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3432 of 50,301 | #2754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| city | Santa Clara | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurelwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 72.9).
- •Laurelwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Laurelwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Laurelwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 22%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.0).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle is the larger school with 759 students compared with 571.
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 Laurelwood Elementary better than Marian A. Peterson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laurelwood Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 72.9 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 Laurelwood Elementary and Marian A. Peterson Middle?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurelwood Elementary: 571. Marian A. Peterson Middle: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurelwood Elementary and Marian A. Peterson Middle rank in California?
Laurelwood Elementary is 119th of 5,693 and Marian A. Peterson Middle is 150th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).