Cadwallader Elementary vs Silver Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cadwallader Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Silver Creek High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,139 students
| Measure | Cadwallader Elementary San Jose, California | Silver Creek High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 5,693 | #236 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16901 of 50,301 | #5633 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 2,139 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 2,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cadwallader Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 60.7).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Silver Creek High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 44.6%).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.8).
- •Silver Creek High is the larger school with 2,139 students compared with 374.
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 Cadwallader Elementary better than Silver Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Cadwallader Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 60.7 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 Cadwallader Elementary and Silver Creek High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cadwallader Elementary: 374. Silver Creek High: 2,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cadwallader Elementary and Silver Creek High rank in California?
Cadwallader Elementary is 1271st of 5,693 and Silver Creek High is 236th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).