Cherrywood Elementary vs Piedmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrywood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Piedmont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Cherrywood Elementary San Jose, California | Piedmont Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 5,693 | #380 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13823 of 50,301 | #7045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherrywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 52.8).
- •Cherrywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Cherrywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Cherrywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 34%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.0).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 529.
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 Cherrywood Elementary better than Piedmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cherrywood Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 52.8 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 Cherrywood Elementary and Piedmont Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrywood Elementary: 529. Piedmont Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrywood Elementary and Piedmont Middle rank in California?
Cherrywood Elementary is 1031st of 5,693 and Piedmont Middle is 380th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).