B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy vs Joseph George Middle
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.
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
261 students
Joseph George Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
| Measure | B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy San Jose, California | Joseph George Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,343 | #991 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15713 of 16,910 | #13924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph George Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 17.3).
- •Joseph George Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Joseph George Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Joseph George Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 88.1%).
- •B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.3).
- •Joseph George Middle is the larger school with 384 students compared with 261.
- •B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a charter school while Joseph George Middle 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 B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy better than Joseph George Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph George Middle ranks higher (19.1 vs 17.3 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 B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy and Joseph George Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy: 261. Joseph George Middle: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy and Joseph George Middle rank in California?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is 1187th of 1,343 and Joseph George Middle is 991st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).