Don Callejon vs Kathleen MacDonald High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Callejon
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–8
568 students
Kathleen MacDonald High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
| Measure | Don Callejon Santa Clara, California | Kathleen MacDonald High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 5,693 | #277 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13419 of 50,301 | #6497 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Santa Clara | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Callejon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 57.3).
- •Don Callejon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 31.8%).
- •Don Callejon does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.0).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High is the larger school with 683 students compared with 568.
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 Don Callejon better than Kathleen MacDonald High?
On the Success Index (US), Don Callejon ranks higher (67.0 vs 57.3 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 Don Callejon and Kathleen MacDonald High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Callejon: 568. Kathleen MacDonald High: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Callejon and Kathleen MacDonald High rank in California?
Don Callejon is 989th of 5,693 and Kathleen MacDonald High is 277th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).