Alpha: Blanca Alvarado vs Katherine R. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Alpha: Blanca Alvarado San Jose, California | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2634 of 5,693 | #5107 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32717 of 50,301 | #48137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 500 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 16% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 13.9).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on math proficiency (49% vs 16%).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 73.7%).
- •Katherine R. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.3).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is the larger school with 500 students compared with 373.
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is a charter school while Katherine R. Smith Elementary is a public 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 Alpha: Blanca Alvarado better than Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks higher (38.8 vs 13.9 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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado: 500. Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Katherine R. Smith Elementary rank in California?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is 2634th of 5,693 and Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).