Castillero Middle vs Dartmouth Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castillero Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
Dartmouth Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Castillero Middle San Jose, California | Dartmouth Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,334 | #109 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5226 of 15,369 | #1934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 865 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 61.1).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 32%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 865.
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 Castillero Middle better than Dartmouth Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dartmouth Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 61.1 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 Castillero Middle and Dartmouth Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castillero Middle: 865. Dartmouth Middle: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castillero Middle and Dartmouth Middle rank in California?
Castillero Middle is 292nd of 1,334 and Dartmouth Middle is 109th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).