Downtown College Preparatory Middle vs Downtown College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown College Preparatory Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
231 students
Downtown College Preparatory
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
520 students
| Measure | Downtown College Preparatory Middle San Jose, California | Downtown College Preparatory San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,334 | #1158 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14577 of 15,369 | #15607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 7.5% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 14.9).
- •Downtown College Preparatory Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7.5%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 81.4%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 28.9).
- •Downtown College Preparatory is the larger school with 520 students compared with 231.
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 Preparatory Middle better than Downtown College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown College Preparatory ranks higher (18.0 vs 14.9 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 Preparatory Middle and Downtown College Preparatory?
About 0 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle: 231. Downtown College Preparatory: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown College Preparatory Middle and Downtown College Preparatory rank in California?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle is 1136th of 1,334 and Downtown College Preparatory is 1158th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).