Martin Elementary vs Spruce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 731 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Spruce Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Martin Elementary South San Francisco, California | Spruce Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3884 of 5,693 | #3202 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42242 of 50,301 | #37580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spruce Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 24.1).
- •Spruce Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Spruce Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Spruce Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 69.7%).
- •Spruce Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.1).
- •Spruce Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 370.
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 Martin Elementary better than Spruce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spruce Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 24.1 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 Martin Elementary and Spruce Elementary?
About 731 m in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Elementary: 370. Spruce Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Elementary and Spruce Elementary rank in California?
Martin Elementary is 3884th of 5,693 and Spruce Elementary is 3202nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).