Buchser Middle vs Merritt Trace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchser Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Merritt Trace Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
829 students
| Measure | Buchser Middle Santa Clara, California | Merritt Trace Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,334 | #2877 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,369 | #35046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 711 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| city | Santa Clara | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchser Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 35.4).
- •Buchser Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 54.3%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.4).
- •Merritt Trace Elementary is the larger school with 829 students compared with 711.
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 Buchser Middle better than Merritt Trace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchser Middle ranks higher (54.9 vs 35.4 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 Buchser Middle and Merritt Trace Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchser Middle: 711. Merritt Trace Elementary: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchser Middle and Merritt Trace Elementary rank in California?
Buchser Middle is 357th of 1,334 and Merritt Trace Elementary is 2877th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).