Alpha: Jose Hernandez vs International School of Monterey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
International School of Monterey
Seaside · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
439 students
| Measure | Alpha: Jose Hernandez San Jose, California | International School of Monterey Seaside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4959 of 5,693 | #1603 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47614 of 50,301 | #21089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 440 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | San Jose | Seaside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •International School of Monterey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 15.0).
- •International School of Monterey does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •International School of Monterey does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •International School of Monterey does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 90.9%).
- •International School of Monterey does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.2).
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez is the larger school with 440 students compared with 439.
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: Jose Hernandez better than International School of Monterey?
On the Success Index (US), International School of Monterey ranks higher (55.8 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: Jose Hernandez and International School of Monterey?
About 79 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Seaside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez: 440. International School of Monterey: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Jose Hernandez and International School of Monterey rank in California?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez is 4959th of 5,693 and International School of Monterey is 1603rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).