Pleasant Hill Middle vs Strandwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
Strandwood Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill, California | Strandwood Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 1,334 | #874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7654 of 15,369 | #11970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 738 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strandwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 50.0).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 44.4%).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 27.1).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 596.
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 Pleasant Hill Middle better than Strandwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strandwood Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 50.0 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 Pleasant Hill Middle and Strandwood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Hill Middle: 738. Strandwood Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Hill Middle and Strandwood Elementary rank in California?
Pleasant Hill Middle is 420th of 1,334 and Strandwood Elementary is 874th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).