Herman (Leonard) Intermediate vs Sakamoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 936 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 5–8
723 students
Sakamoto Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
| Measure | Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose, California | Sakamoto Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,334 | #1058 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3918 of 15,369 | #14133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 723 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 66.0).
- •Sakamoto Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Sakamoto Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 31.1%).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.8).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is the larger school with 723 students compared with 571.
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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate better than Sakamoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks higher (67.4 vs 66.0 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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate and Sakamoto Elementary?
About 936 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate: 723. Sakamoto Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman (Leonard) Intermediate and Sakamoto Elementary rank in California?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 211th of 1,334 and Sakamoto Elementary is 1058th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).