Ben Painter Elementary vs Independence High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Independence High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,289 students
| Measure | Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, California | Independence High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2532 of 5,693 | #336 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31854 of 50,301 | #7512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 2,289 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 2,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 40.1).
- •Independence High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Independence High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Independence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 51.9%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.2).
- •Independence High is the larger school with 2,289 students compared with 362.
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 Ben Painter Elementary better than Independence High?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High ranks higher (53.3 vs 40.1 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 Ben Painter Elementary and Independence High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Painter Elementary: 362. Independence High: 2,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Painter Elementary and Independence High rank in California?
Ben Painter Elementary is 2532nd of 5,693 and Independence High is 336th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).