Evergreen Elementary vs Tom Matsumoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
727 students
| Measure | Evergreen Elementary San Jose, California | Tom Matsumoto Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #274 of 5,693 | #99 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4934 of 50,301 | #3201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 528 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 80.1).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 79%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 15.3%).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.2).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary is the larger school with 727 students compared with 528.
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 Evergreen Elementary better than Tom Matsumoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tom Matsumoto Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 80.1 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 Evergreen Elementary and Tom Matsumoto Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Elementary: 528. Tom Matsumoto Elementary: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Elementary and Tom Matsumoto Elementary rank in California?
Evergreen Elementary is 274th of 5,693 and Tom Matsumoto Elementary is 99th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).