Central Park Elementary vs Juan Cabrillo 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.
Central Park Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Juan Cabrillo Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Central Park Elementary Santa Clara, California | Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 5,693 | #299 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7243 of 50,301 | #5317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 60.8).
- •Central Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Central Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Central Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 26.1%).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.0).
- •Juan Cabrillo Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 419.
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 Central Park Elementary better than Juan Cabrillo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 60.8 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 Central Park Elementary and Juan Cabrillo Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Elementary: 419. Juan Cabrillo Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Elementary and Juan Cabrillo Middle rank in California?
Central Park Elementary is 484th of 5,693 and Juan Cabrillo Middle is 299th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).