Murray Elementary vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Elementary
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Murray Elementary Dublin, California | Pine Valley Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #851 of 5,693 | #63 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11732 of 50,301 | #1397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Dublin | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 69.4).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 17.8%).
- •Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.9).
- •Pine Valley Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 656.
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 Murray Elementary better than Pine Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Valley Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 69.4 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 Murray Elementary and Pine Valley Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dublin and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Elementary: 656. Pine Valley Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Elementary and Pine Valley Middle rank in California?
Murray Elementary is 851st of 5,693 and Pine Valley Middle is 63rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).