A. J. Dorsa Elementary vs Sylvia Cassell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 844 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
Sylvia Cassell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | A. J. Dorsa Elementary San Jose, California | Sylvia Cassell Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4610 of 5,693 | #4520 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46036 of 50,301 | #45611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.0 vs 18.8).
- •Sylvia Cassell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Sylvia Cassell Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.3).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 282.
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 Sylvia Cassell Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are A. J. Dorsa Elementary and Sylvia Cassell Elementary?
About 844 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary: 284. Sylvia Cassell Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. J. Dorsa Elementary and Sylvia Cassell Elementary rank in California?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary is 4610th of 5,693 and Sylvia Cassell Elementary is 4520th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).