Castillero Middle vs Simonds Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 894 m 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
Simonds Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Castillero Middle San Jose, California | Simonds Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,334 | #347 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5226 of 15,369 | #5691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 865 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 70% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simonds Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 61.1).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 32%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.4).
- •Castillero Middle is the larger school with 865 students compared with 480.
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 Simonds Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Simonds Elementary ranks higher (78.8 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 Simonds Elementary?
About 894 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castillero Middle: 865. Simonds Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castillero Middle and Simonds Elementary rank in California?
Castillero Middle is 292nd of 1,334 and Simonds Elementary is 347th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).