Lipman Middle vs Spruce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lipman Middle
Brisbane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
161 students
Spruce Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Lipman Middle Brisbane, California | Spruce Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 1,334 | #3202 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1304 of 15,369 | #37580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 161 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Brisbane | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lipman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 31.5).
- •Lipman Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Lipman Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •Lipman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 61.2%).
- •Spruce Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 161.
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 Lipman Middle better than Spruce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lipman Middle ranks higher (81.2 vs 31.5 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 Lipman Middle and Spruce Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Brisbane and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lipman Middle: 161. Spruce Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lipman Middle and Spruce Elementary rank in California?
Lipman Middle is 57th of 1,334 and Spruce Elementary is 3202nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).