Davis (Caroline) Intermediate vs Hayes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
537 students
Hayes Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students
| Measure | Davis (Caroline) Intermediate San Jose, California | Hayes Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 1,334 | #2646 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10815 of 15,369 | #32826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 537 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 35.2).
- •Hayes Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Hayes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Hayes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 61.8%).
- •Davis (Caroline) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.1).
- •Davis (Caroline) Intermediate is the larger school with 537 students compared with 470.
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 Davis (Caroline) Intermediate better than Hayes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hayes Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 35.2 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 Davis (Caroline) Intermediate and Hayes Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate: 537. Hayes Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis (Caroline) Intermediate and Hayes Elementary rank in California?
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate is 619th of 1,334 and Hayes Elementary is 2646th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).