McKinley Elementary vs San Mateo Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Burlingame · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
San Mateo Park Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Burlingame, California | San Mateo Park Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 5,693 | #3712 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9189 of 50,301 | #41168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 541 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 27% |
| city | Burlingame | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 25.9).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 63.5%).
- •San Mateo Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.1).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 340.
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 McKinley Elementary better than San Mateo Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 25.9 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 McKinley Elementary and San Mateo Park Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 541. San Mateo Park Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and San Mateo Park Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 639th of 5,693 and San Mateo Park Elementary is 3712th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).