D. J. Sedgwick Elementary vs Murdock-Portal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | D. J. Sedgwick Elementary Cupertino, California | Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #400 of 5,693 | #53 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6302 of 50,301 | #2625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 93% |
| city | Cupertino | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 77.7).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 78%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 78%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 27%).
- •D. J. Sedgwick Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.0).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 407.
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 D. J. Sedgwick Elementary better than Murdock-Portal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock-Portal Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 77.7 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 D. J. Sedgwick Elementary and Murdock-Portal Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary: 407. Murdock-Portal Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. J. Sedgwick Elementary and Murdock-Portal Elementary rank in California?
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary is 400th of 5,693 and Murdock-Portal Elementary is 53rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).