Castillero Middle vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Pioneer High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,393 students
| Measure | Castillero Middle San Jose, California | Pioneer High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,334 | #205 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5226 of 15,369 | #5120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 1,393 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 1,393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 61.1).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Pioneer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 32%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.4).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,393 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 Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (62.7 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 Pioneer High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castillero Middle: 865. Pioneer High: 1,393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castillero Middle and Pioneer High rank in California?
Castillero Middle is 292nd of 1,334 and Pioneer High is 205th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).