Briarwood Elementary vs Juan Cabrillo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Juan Cabrillo Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, California | Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1277 of 5,693 | #299 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16971 of 50,301 | #5317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.7 vs 60.8).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 39.9%).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.6).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 288.
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 Briarwood Elementary better than Juan Cabrillo Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briarwood Elementary and Juan Cabrillo Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary: 288. Juan Cabrillo Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary and Juan Cabrillo Middle rank in California?
Briarwood Elementary is 1277th of 5,693 and Juan Cabrillo Middle is 299th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).