Meadows Elementary vs Parkside Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows Elementary
Millbrae · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
Parkside Intermediate
San Bruno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | Meadows Elementary Millbrae, California | Parkside Intermediate San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 5,693 | #549 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12443 of 50,301 | #9645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Millbrae | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 40.8).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 68.2%).
- •Parkside Intermediate does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.5).
- •Parkside Intermediate is the larger school with 491 students compared with 360.
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 Meadows Elementary better than Parkside Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 40.8 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 Meadows Elementary and Parkside Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Millbrae and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadows Elementary: 360. Parkside Intermediate: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadows Elementary and Parkside Intermediate rank in California?
Meadows Elementary is 913th of 5,693 and Parkside Intermediate is 549th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).