A. J. Dorsa Elementary vs Donald J. Meyer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
Donald J. Meyer Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | A. J. Dorsa Elementary San Jose, California | Donald J. Meyer Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4610 of 5,693 | #2818 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46036 of 50,301 | #34504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 18.0).
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.3).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 246.
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 A. J. Dorsa Elementary better than Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donald J. Meyer Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 18.0 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 A. J. Dorsa Elementary and Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary: 284. Donald J. Meyer Elementary: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. J. Dorsa Elementary and Donald J. Meyer Elementary rank in California?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary is 4610th of 5,693 and Donald J. Meyer Elementary is 2818th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).