Alpha: Blanca Alvarado vs Alpha: Jose Hernandez
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
500 students
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
| Measure | Alpha: Blanca Alvarado San Jose, California | Alpha: Jose Hernandez San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2634 of 5,693 | #4959 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32717 of 50,301 | #47614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 500 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 23% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 15.0).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 90.9%).
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 26.3).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is the larger school with 500 students compared with 440.
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 Alpha: Blanca Alvarado better than Alpha: Jose Hernandez?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks higher (38.8 vs 15.0 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 Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Alpha: Jose Hernandez?
About 0 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado: 500. Alpha: Jose Hernandez: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Alpha: Jose Hernandez rank in California?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is 2634th of 5,693 and Alpha: Jose Hernandez is 4959th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).