Buchser Middle vs Scott Lane 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
Scott Lane Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Buchser Middle Santa Clara, California | Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,334 | #3372 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,369 | #38829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 711 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchser Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 29.6).
- •Buchser Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 55.2%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.3).
- •Buchser Middle is the larger school with 711 students compared with 406.
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 Scott Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchser Middle ranks higher (54.9 vs 29.6 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 Scott Lane Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchser Middle: 711. Scott Lane Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchser Middle and Scott Lane Elementary rank in California?
Buchser Middle is 357th of 1,334 and Scott Lane Elementary is 3372nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).