Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock vs William Sheppard Middle
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.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 6–12
202 students
William Sheppard Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock San Jose, California | William Sheppard Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,343 | #713 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14669 of 16,910 | #11841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Sheppard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 23.5).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 77.7%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
- •William Sheppard Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 202.
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is a charter school while William Sheppard Middle 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 Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock better than William Sheppard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William Sheppard Middle ranks higher (30.5 vs 23.5 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 Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock and William Sheppard Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock: 202. William Sheppard Middle: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock and William Sheppard Middle rank in California?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 1026th of 1,343 and William Sheppard Middle is 713th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).