Downtown College Preparatory Middle vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km 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
Lowell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Downtown College Preparatory Middle San Jose, California | Lowell Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,334 | #4853 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14577 of 15,369 | #47135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 231 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 14.9).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 85.1%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 28.9).
- •Lowell Elementary is the larger school with 261 students compared with 231.
- •Downtown College Preparatory Middle is a charter school while Lowell Elementary 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 Preparatory Middle better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (16.0 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 Lowell Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle: 231. Lowell Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown College Preparatory Middle and Lowell Elementary rank in California?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle is 1136th of 1,334 and Lowell Elementary is 4853rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).