Chaboya Middle vs Tom Matsumoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 398 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaboya Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
815 students
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
727 students
| Measure | Chaboya Middle San Jose, California | Tom Matsumoto Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 1,334 | #99 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1213 of 15,369 | #3201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 815 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 81.7).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 16.4%).
- •Chaboya Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.2).
- •Chaboya Middle is the larger school with 815 students compared with 727.
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 Chaboya Middle better than Tom Matsumoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tom Matsumoto Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 81.7 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 Chaboya Middle and Tom Matsumoto Elementary?
About 398 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaboya Middle: 815. Tom Matsumoto Elementary: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaboya Middle and Tom Matsumoto Elementary rank in California?
Chaboya Middle is 46th of 1,334 and Tom Matsumoto Elementary is 99th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).