Pinole Middle vs Tara Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 896 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinole Middle
Pinole · Public middle · Grades 7–8
381 students
Tara Hills Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Pinole Middle Pinole, California | Tara Hills Elementary San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 1,334 | #4362 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14291 of 15,369 | #44753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| city | Pinole | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tara Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 16.9).
- •Pinole Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Tara Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Tara Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.4).
- •Pinole Middle is the larger school with 381 students compared with 317.
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 Pinole Middle better than Tara Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tara Hills Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 16.9 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 Pinole Middle and Tara Hills Elementary?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Pinole and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinole Middle: 381. Tara Hills Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinole Middle and Tara Hills Elementary rank in California?
Pinole Middle is 1059th of 1,334 and Tara Hills Elementary is 4362nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).