Castillero Middle vs Guadalupe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Guadalupe Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Castillero Middle San Jose, California | Guadalupe Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,334 | #207 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5226 of 15,369 | #4261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 865 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guadalupe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 61.1).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 32%).
- •Castillero Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.9).
- •Castillero Middle is the larger school with 865 students compared with 537.
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 Guadalupe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Guadalupe Elementary ranks higher (81.3 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 Guadalupe Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castillero Middle: 865. Guadalupe Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castillero Middle and Guadalupe Elementary rank in California?
Castillero Middle is 292nd of 1,334 and Guadalupe Elementary is 207th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).