Anderson (Alex) Elementary vs Bernal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson (Alex) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
Bernal Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students
| Measure | Anderson (Alex) Elementary San Jose, California | Bernal Intermediate San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2665 of 5,693 | #332 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32990 of 50,301 | #6102 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 492 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 53% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 38.4).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 55.9%).
- •Anderson (Alex) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.3).
- •Bernal Intermediate is the larger school with 675 students compared with 492.
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 Anderson (Alex) Elementary better than Bernal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Bernal Intermediate ranks higher (57.1 vs 38.4 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 Anderson (Alex) Elementary and Bernal Intermediate?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary: 492. Bernal Intermediate: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson (Alex) Elementary and Bernal Intermediate rank in California?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary is 2665th of 5,693 and Bernal Intermediate is 332nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).