Herbert Hoover Middle vs Washington Open Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
Washington Open Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose, California | Washington Open Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,334 | #303 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11942 of 15,369 | #5221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 910 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| city | San Jose | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Open Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 29.9).
- •Washington Open Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Washington Open Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Washington Open Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 63%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 23.5).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 352.
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 Herbert Hoover Middle better than Washington Open Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Open Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 29.9 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 Herbert Hoover Middle and Washington Open Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle: 910. Washington Open Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle and Washington Open Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Middle is 725th of 1,334 and Washington Open Elementary is 303rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).