Dolores Huerta Middle vs Kathryn Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolores Huerta Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Dolores Huerta Middle San Jose, California | Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,334 | #2148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7232 of 15,369 | #28163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | San Jose | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolores Huerta Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 45.6).
- •Dolores Huerta Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 41.3%).
- •Kathryn Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.7).
- •Dolores Huerta Middle is the larger school with 571 students compared with 281.
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 Dolores Huerta Middle better than Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dolores Huerta Middle ranks higher (51.8 vs 45.6 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 Dolores Huerta Middle and Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores Huerta Middle: 571. Kathryn Hughes Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores Huerta Middle and Kathryn Hughes Elementary rank in California?
Dolores Huerta Middle is 392nd of 1,334 and Kathryn Hughes Elementary is 2148th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).