Davis (Caroline) Intermediate vs Summit Public School: Tahoma
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Summit Public School: Tahoma
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Davis (Caroline) Intermediate San Jose, California | Summit Public School: Tahoma San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 1,334 | #313 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10815 of 15,369 | #7050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 537 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 35.2).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 61.8%).
- •Davis (Caroline) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.3).
- •Davis (Caroline) Intermediate is the larger school with 537 students compared with 383.
- •Davis (Caroline) Intermediate is a public school while Summit Public School: Tahoma is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Public School: Tahoma?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks higher (55.0 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 Summit Public School: Tahoma?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate: 537. Summit Public School: Tahoma: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis (Caroline) Intermediate and Summit Public School: Tahoma rank in California?
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate is 619th of 1,334 and Summit Public School: Tahoma is 313th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).