Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary vs Pleasanton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 322 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
Pleasanton Middle
Pleasanton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California | Pleasanton Middle Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 5,693 | #98 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5144 of 50,301 | #1774 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 467 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 69% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 78.3).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Pleasanton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 16.3%).
- •Pleasanton Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.9).
- •Pleasanton Middle is the larger school with 944 students compared with 467.
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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary better than Pleasanton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 78.3 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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary and Pleasanton Middle?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Pleasanton Middle: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary and Pleasanton Middle rank in California?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 and Pleasanton Middle is 98th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).