Los Cerritos Elementary vs Parkway Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Cerritos Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Parkway Heights Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Elementary South San Francisco, California | Parkway Heights Middle South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3482 of 5,693 | #674 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39698 of 50,301 | #11430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 28.2).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Parkway Heights Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Parkway Heights Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 62.2%).
- •Parkway Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.0).
- •Parkway Heights Middle is the larger school with 573 students compared with 304.
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 Los Cerritos Elementary better than Parkway Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Heights Middle ranks higher (32.4 vs 28.2 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 Los Cerritos Elementary and Parkway Heights Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos Elementary: 304. Parkway Heights Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos Elementary and Parkway Heights Middle rank in California?
Los Cerritos Elementary is 3482nd of 5,693 and Parkway Heights Middle is 674th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).