Carolyn A. Clark Elementary vs Quimby Oak Middle
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.
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
497 students
Quimby Oak Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
857 students
| Measure | Carolyn A. Clark Elementary San Jose, California | Quimby Oak Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #304 of 5,693 | #168 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5235 of 50,301 | #3051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 497 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 61% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolyn A. Clark Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 71.4).
- •Carolyn A. Clark Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Carolyn A. Clark Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Carolyn A. Clark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 30.5%).
- •Quimby Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.9).
- •Quimby Oak Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 497.
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 Carolyn A. Clark Elementary better than Quimby Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carolyn A. Clark Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 71.4 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 Carolyn A. Clark Elementary and Quimby Oak Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary: 497. Quimby Oak Middle: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn A. Clark Elementary and Quimby Oak Middle rank in California?
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary is 304th of 5,693 and Quimby Oak Middle is 168th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).