Dolores Huerta Middle vs Pearl Zanker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Pearl Zanker Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
| Measure | Dolores Huerta Middle San Jose, California | Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,334 | #957 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7232 of 15,369 | #13033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 571 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | San Jose | Milpitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Zanker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 51.8).
- •Pearl Zanker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 37%).
- •Dolores Huerta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.5).
- •Dolores Huerta Middle is the larger school with 571 students compared with 563.
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 Pearl Zanker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Zanker Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 51.8 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 Dolores Huerta Middle and Pearl Zanker Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Milpitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores Huerta Middle: 571. Pearl Zanker Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores Huerta Middle and Pearl Zanker Elementary rank in California?
Dolores Huerta Middle is 392nd of 1,334 and Pearl Zanker Elementary is 957th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).