George V. LeyVa Intermediate vs Katherine R. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George V. LeyVa Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | George V. LeyVa Intermediate San Jose, California | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #568 of 1,334 | #5107 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9889 of 15,369 | #48137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 16% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 13.9).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate does better on math proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 73.7%).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.7).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate is the larger school with 486 students compared with 373.
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 George V. LeyVa Intermediate better than Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George V. LeyVa Intermediate ranks higher (39.7 vs 13.9 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 George V. LeyVa Intermediate and Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George V. LeyVa Intermediate: 486. Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George V. LeyVa Intermediate and Katherine R. Smith Elementary rank in California?
George V. LeyVa Intermediate is 568th of 1,334 and Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).