Empire Gardens Elementary vs Sunrise Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 516 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
Sunrise Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
| Measure | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose, California | Sunrise Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3906 of 5,693 | #848 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42351 of 50,301 | #12937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 214 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.9 vs 24.6).
- •Sunrise Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Sunrise Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 85.7%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.5).
- •Sunrise Middle is the larger school with 301 students compared with 214.
- •Empire Gardens Elementary is a public school while Sunrise Middle 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 Sunrise Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Empire Gardens Elementary and Sunrise Middle?
About 516 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Gardens Elementary: 214. Sunrise Middle: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Gardens Elementary and Sunrise Middle rank in California?
Empire Gardens Elementary is 3906th of 5,693 and Sunrise Middle is 848th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).