Bret Harte Middle vs Discovery Charter II
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
Discovery Charter II
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle San Jose, California | Discovery Charter II San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,334 | #1273 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1336 of 15,369 | #16908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 862 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 61.8).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 17.4%).
- •Bret Harte Middle is the larger school with 862 students compared with 476.
- •Bret Harte Middle is a public school while Discovery Charter II is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bret Harte Middle better than Discovery Charter II?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 61.8 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 Bret Harte Middle and Discovery Charter II?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 862. Discovery Charter II: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Discovery Charter II rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 59th of 1,334 and Discovery Charter II is 1273rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).