Empire Gardens Elementary vs Rocketship Discovery Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 463 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Gardens Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Rocketship Discovery Prep
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose, California | Rocketship Discovery Prep San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3906 of 5,693 | #3005 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42351 of 50,301 | #36136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 23.9).
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 73.1%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 28.7).
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep is the larger school with 402 students compared with 214.
- •Empire Gardens Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Discovery Prep is a charter 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 Empire Gardens Elementary better than Rocketship Discovery Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Discovery Prep ranks higher (33.7 vs 23.9 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 Empire Gardens Elementary and Rocketship Discovery Prep?
About 463 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Gardens Elementary: 214. Rocketship Discovery Prep: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Gardens Elementary and Rocketship Discovery Prep rank in California?
Empire Gardens Elementary is 3906th of 5,693 and Rocketship Discovery Prep is 3005th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).