Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary vs Sylvandale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km 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
Sylvandale Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose, California | Sylvandale Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4679 of 5,693 | #822 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46363 of 50,301 | #12787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 396 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylvandale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 17.4).
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 85.6%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.8).
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 330.
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 Sylvandale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sylvandale Middle ranks higher (25.4 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 Sylvandale Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary: 396. Sylvandale Middle: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Sylvandale Middle rank in California?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is 4679th of 5,693 and Sylvandale Middle is 822nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).