Dartmouth Middle vs Los Alamitos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmouth Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Los Alamitos Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Middle San Jose, California | Los Alamitos Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,334 | #202 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1934 of 15,369 | #4211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 903 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alamitos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 77.3).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 17.4%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.3).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 602.
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 Dartmouth Middle better than Los Alamitos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alamitos Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 77.3 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 Dartmouth Middle and Los Alamitos Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dartmouth Middle: 903. Los Alamitos Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dartmouth Middle and Los Alamitos Elementary rank in California?
Dartmouth Middle is 109th of 1,334 and Los Alamitos Elementary is 202nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).