Guadalupe Elementary vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guadalupe Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Pioneer High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,393 students
| Measure | Guadalupe Elementary San Jose, California | Pioneer High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 5,693 | #205 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4261 of 50,301 | #5120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 537 | 1,393 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 1,393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guadalupe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 62.7).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 30.8%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 26.9).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 537.
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 Guadalupe Elementary better than Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Guadalupe Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.7 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 Guadalupe Elementary and Pioneer High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guadalupe Elementary: 537. Pioneer High: 1,393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guadalupe Elementary and Pioneer High rank in California?
Guadalupe Elementary is 207th of 5,693 and Pioneer High is 205th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).