Bernal Intermediate vs Martin Murphy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernal Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students
Martin Murphy Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Bernal Intermediate San Jose, California | Martin Murphy Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,334 | #430 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6102 of 15,369 | #7832 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 49.1).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 45.5%).
- •Bernal Intermediate is the larger school with 675 students compared with 466.
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 Bernal Intermediate better than Martin Murphy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bernal Intermediate ranks higher (57.1 vs 49.1 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 Bernal Intermediate and Martin Murphy Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernal Intermediate: 675. Martin Murphy Middle: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernal Intermediate and Martin Murphy Middle rank in California?
Bernal Intermediate is 332nd of 1,334 and Martin Murphy Middle is 430th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).