G. W. Hellyer Elementary vs Sylvandale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 558 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G. W. Hellyer Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
Sylvandale Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | G. W. Hellyer Elementary San Jose, California | Sylvandale Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2363 of 5,693 | #822 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30354 of 50,301 | #12787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 387 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 25.4).
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 80.9%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.5).
- •G. W. Hellyer Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 330.
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 G. W. Hellyer Elementary better than Sylvandale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), G. W. Hellyer Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 25.4 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 G. W. Hellyer Elementary and Sylvandale Middle?
About 558 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary: 387. Sylvandale Middle: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G. W. Hellyer Elementary and Sylvandale Middle rank in California?
G. W. Hellyer Elementary is 2363rd of 5,693 and Sylvandale Middle is 822nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).