Allen at Steinbeck vs Discovery Charter II
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen at Steinbeck
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Discovery Charter II
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
| Measure | Allen at Steinbeck San Jose, California | Discovery Charter II San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3601 of 5,693 | #1273 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40506 of 50,301 | #16908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 406 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter II scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 26.8).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 69%).
- •Allen at Steinbeck does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.6).
- •Discovery Charter II is the larger school with 476 students compared with 406.
- •Allen at Steinbeck is a public school while Discovery Charter II 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 Allen at Steinbeck better than Discovery Charter II?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter II ranks higher (61.8 vs 26.8 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 Allen at Steinbeck and Discovery Charter II?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen at Steinbeck: 406. Discovery Charter II: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen at Steinbeck and Discovery Charter II rank in California?
Allen at Steinbeck is 3601st of 5,693 and Discovery Charter II is 1273rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).