Bret Harte Middle vs Simonds Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Simonds Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle San Jose, California | Simonds Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,334 | #347 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1336 of 15,369 | #5691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 862 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 78.8).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 11.9%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.8).
- •Bret Harte Middle is the larger school with 862 students compared with 480.
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 Simonds Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 78.8 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 Simonds Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 862. Simonds Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Simonds Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 59th of 1,334 and Simonds Elementary is 347th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).