Hamilton TK-8 vs San Jose Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton TK-8
Novato ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
544 students
San Jose Middle
Novato ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
559 students
| Measure | Hamilton TK-8 Novato, California | San Jose Middle Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3659 of 5,693 | #388 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40909 of 50,301 | #7178 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades Kโ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 544 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSan Jose Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 26.2).
- โขSan Jose Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- โขSan Jose Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- โขSan Jose Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 82%).
- โขSan Jose Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.8).
- โขSan Jose Middle is the larger school with 559 students compared with 544.
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 Hamilton TK-8 better than San Jose Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Middle ranks higher (52.1 vs 26.2 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 Hamilton TK-8 and San Jose Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton TK-8: 544. San Jose Middle: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton TK-8 and San Jose Middle rank in California?
Hamilton TK-8 is 3659th of 5,693 and San Jose Middle is 388th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).