Booksin Elementary vs Willow Glen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 939 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booksin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
715 students
Willow Glen Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Booksin Elementary San Jose, California | Willow Glen Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 5,693 | #395 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5891 of 50,301 | #7297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 715 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 40% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booksin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 51.6).
- •Booksin Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 40%).
- •Booksin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •Booksin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 36.7%).
- •Booksin Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.1).
- •Willow Glen Middle is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 715.
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 Booksin Elementary better than Willow Glen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Booksin Elementary ranks higher (78.4 vs 51.6 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 Booksin Elementary and Willow Glen Middle?
About 939 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booksin Elementary: 715. Willow Glen Middle: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booksin Elementary and Willow Glen Middle rank in California?
Booksin Elementary is 360th of 5,693 and Willow Glen Middle is 395th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).