Almaden Elementary vs Dartmouth Middle
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.
Almaden Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Dartmouth Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Almaden Elementary San Jose, California | Dartmouth Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3798 of 5,693 | #109 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41680 of 50,301 | #1934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 25.0).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 71.8%).
- •Almaden Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.0).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 305.
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 Almaden Elementary better than Dartmouth Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dartmouth Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 25.0 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 Almaden Elementary and Dartmouth Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almaden Elementary: 305. Dartmouth Middle: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almaden Elementary and Dartmouth Middle rank in California?
Almaden Elementary is 3798th of 5,693 and Dartmouth Middle is 109th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).