B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy vs Lyndale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 923 m 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
Lyndale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy San Jose, California | Lyndale Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,343 | #3133 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15713 of 16,910 | #37109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 261 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 17.3).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 88.1%).
- •B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.2).
- •Lyndale Elementary is the larger school with 275 students compared with 261.
- •B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a charter school while Lyndale 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 B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy better than Lyndale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyndale Elementary ranks higher (32.2 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 Lyndale Elementary?
About 923 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy: 261. Lyndale Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy and Lyndale Elementary rank in California?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is 1187th of 1,343 and Lyndale Elementary is 3133rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).