Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary vs KIPP Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 638 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
KIPP Heritage Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose, California | KIPP Heritage Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4679 of 5,693 | #300 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46363 of 50,301 | #5319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 396 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 17.4).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 85.6%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.8).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy is the larger school with 454 students compared with 396.
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is a public school while KIPP Heritage Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary better than KIPP Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Heritage Academy ranks higher (60.8 vs 17.4 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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and KIPP Heritage Academy?
About 638 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary: 396. KIPP Heritage Academy: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and KIPP Heritage Academy rank in California?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is 4679th of 5,693 and KIPP Heritage Academy is 300th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).