Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary vs Rocketship Rising Stars
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Rocketship Rising Stars
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose, California | Rocketship Rising Stars San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4679 of 5,693 | #1442 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46363 of 50,301 | #19141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 36.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 72% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Rising Stars scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 17.4).
- •Rocketship Rising Stars does better on math proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Rocketship Rising Stars does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Rocketship Rising Stars does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 85.6%).
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 36.5).
- •Rocketship Rising Stars is the larger school with 621 students compared with 396.
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Rising Stars 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 Rocketship Rising Stars?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Rising Stars ranks higher (58.6 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 Rocketship Rising Stars?
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. Rocketship Rising Stars: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Rocketship Rising Stars rank in California?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is 4679th of 5,693 and Rocketship Rising Stars is 1442nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).