Bowers Elementary vs Juan Cabrillo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 284 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
Juan Cabrillo Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, California | Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2624 of 5,693 | #299 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32654 of 50,301 | #5317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 38.9).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 59.6%).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.8).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 240.
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 Bowers Elementary better than Juan Cabrillo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Juan Cabrillo Middle ranks higher (60.8 vs 38.9 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 Bowers Elementary and Juan Cabrillo Middle?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers Elementary: 240. Juan Cabrillo Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers Elementary and Juan Cabrillo Middle rank in California?
Bowers Elementary is 2624th of 5,693 and Juan Cabrillo Middle is 299th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).