Neil A. Armstrong Elementary vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 679 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Neil A. Armstrong Elementary San Ramon, California | Pine Valley Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #170 of 5,693 | #63 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3913 of 50,301 | #1397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil A. Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 80.6).
- •Neil A. Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Neil A. Armstrong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Neil A. Armstrong Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 6.8%).
- •Neil A. Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.9).
- •Pine Valley Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 465.
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 Neil A. Armstrong Elementary better than Pine Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Neil A. Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.6 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 Neil A. Armstrong Elementary and Pine Valley Middle?
About 679 m in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary: 465. Pine Valley Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil A. Armstrong Elementary and Pine Valley Middle rank in California?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary is 170th of 5,693 and Pine Valley Middle is 63rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).