Horace Cureton Elementary vs Joseph George Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 341 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Cureton Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Joseph George Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
| Measure | Horace Cureton Elementary San Jose, California | Joseph George Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4079 of 5,693 | #991 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43274 of 50,301 | #13924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Cureton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 19.1).
- •Horace Cureton Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Horace Cureton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Horace Cureton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 82.6%).
- •Joseph George Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.1).
- •Joseph George Middle is the larger school with 384 students compared with 254.
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 Horace Cureton Elementary better than Joseph George Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Cureton Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 19.1 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 Horace Cureton Elementary and Joseph George Middle?
About 341 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Cureton Elementary: 254. Joseph George Middle: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Cureton Elementary and Joseph George Middle rank in California?
Horace Cureton Elementary is 4079th of 5,693 and Joseph George Middle is 991st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).