Discovery Charter II vs Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 862 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter II
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 5–8
723 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter II San Jose, California | Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1273 of 5,693 | #211 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16908 of 50,301 | #3918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 476 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 61.8).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 31.1%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.6).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is the larger school with 723 students compared with 476.
- •Discovery Charter II is a charter school while Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is a public 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 Discovery Charter II better than Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks higher (67.4 vs 61.8 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 Discovery Charter II and Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
About 862 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter II: 476. Herman (Leonard) Intermediate: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter II and Herman (Leonard) Intermediate rank in California?
Discovery Charter II is 1273rd of 5,693 and Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 211th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).