Herman (Leonard) Intermediate vs Santa Teresa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km 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
Santa Teresa High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose, California | Santa Teresa High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,334 | #187 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3918 of 15,369 | #4814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 723 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 63.9).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 31.1%).
- •Herman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Teresa High is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 723.
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 Santa Teresa High?
On the Success Index (US), Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks higher (67.4 vs 63.9 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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate and Santa Teresa High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate: 723. Santa Teresa High: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman (Leonard) Intermediate and Santa Teresa High rank in California?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 211th of 1,334 and Santa Teresa High is 187th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).