A. J. Dorsa Elementary vs KIPP Heartwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 335 m 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
KIPP Heartwood Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
423 students
| Measure | A. J. Dorsa Elementary San Jose, California | KIPP Heartwood Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4610 of 5,693 | #319 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46036 of 50,301 | #5739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 284 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 18.0).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 90.1%).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.3).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 284.
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary is a public school while KIPP Heartwood Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 KIPP Heartwood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Heartwood Academy ranks higher (58.8 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 KIPP Heartwood Academy?
About 335 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary: 284. KIPP Heartwood Academy: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. J. Dorsa Elementary and KIPP Heartwood Academy rank in California?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary is 4610th of 5,693 and KIPP Heartwood Academy is 319th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).