Canoas Elementary vs Willow Glen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canoas Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
Willow Glen Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Canoas Elementary San Jose, California | Willow Glen Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2943 of 5,693 | #395 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35627 of 50,301 | #7297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Glen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 34.4).
- •Willow Glen Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Willow Glen Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Willow Glen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 71.6%).
- •Canoas Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 24.1).
- •Willow Glen Middle is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 282.
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 Canoas Elementary better than Willow Glen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Glen Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 34.4 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 Canoas Elementary and Willow Glen Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canoas Elementary: 282. Willow Glen Middle: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canoas Elementary and Willow Glen Middle rank in California?
Canoas Elementary is 2943rd of 5,693 and Willow Glen Middle is 395th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).