College Connection Academy vs Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 612 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Connection Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
213 students
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
| Measure | College Connection Academy San Jose, California | Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 1,334 | #2632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4274 of 15,369 | #32703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 213 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Connection Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 38.9).
- •College Connection Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •College Connection Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •College Connection Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 82.7%).
- •College Connection Academy does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 213.
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 College Connection Academy better than Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Connection Academy ranks higher (65.5 vs 38.9 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 College Connection Academy and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary?
About 612 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Connection Academy: 213. Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Connection Academy and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary rank in California?
College Connection Academy is 238th of 1,334 and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is 2632nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).