Bridges Academy vs College Connection Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 652 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
274 students
College Connection Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
213 students
| Measure | Bridges Academy San Jose, California | College Connection Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,334 | #238 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14029 of 15,369 | #4274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 274 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 65% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Connection Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 18.4).
- •College Connection Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 21%).
- •College Connection Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 35%).
- •College Connection Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Bridges Academy does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.3).
- •Bridges Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 213.
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 Bridges Academy better than College Connection Academy?
On the Success Index (US), College Connection Academy ranks higher (65.5 vs 18.4 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 Bridges Academy and College Connection Academy?
About 652 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Academy: 274. College Connection Academy: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Academy and College Connection Academy rank in California?
Bridges Academy is 1012th of 1,334 and College Connection Academy is 238th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).