Dartmouth Middle vs Noddin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Noddin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Middle San Jose, California | Noddin Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,334 | #404 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1934 of 15,369 | #6330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 903 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.3 vs 77.7).
- •Noddin Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Noddin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Noddin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 17.4%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.7).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 500.
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 Noddin Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dartmouth Middle and Noddin Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dartmouth Middle: 903. Noddin Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dartmouth Middle and Noddin Elementary rank in California?
Dartmouth Middle is 109th of 1,334 and Noddin Elementary is 404th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).