Ben Painter Elementary vs William Sheppard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 165 m 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
William Sheppard Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, California | William Sheppard Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2532 of 5,693 | #713 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31854 of 50,301 | #11841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Painter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 30.5).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 71.4%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.3).
- •William Sheppard Middle is the larger school with 451 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 William Sheppard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Painter Elementary ranks higher (40.1 vs 30.5 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 William Sheppard Middle?
About 165 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Painter Elementary: 362. William Sheppard Middle: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Painter Elementary and William Sheppard Middle rank in California?
Ben Painter Elementary is 2532nd of 5,693 and William Sheppard Middle is 713th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).