Anne Darling Elementary vs Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Darling Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 6–12
202 students
| Measure | Anne Darling Elementary San Jose, California | Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4350 of 5,693 | #1026 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44706 of 50,301 | #14669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 260 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 20.2).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Anne Darling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 77.7%).
- •Anne Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
- •Anne Darling Elementary is the larger school with 260 students compared with 202.
- •Anne Darling Elementary is a public school while Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is a charter 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 Anne Darling Elementary better than Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock ranks higher (23.5 vs 20.2 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 Anne Darling Elementary and Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Darling Elementary: 260. Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Darling Elementary and Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock rank in California?
Anne Darling Elementary is 4350th of 5,693 and Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 1026th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).