Horace Mann Elementary vs Sunrise Middle
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.
Horace Mann Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Sunrise Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary San Jose, California | Sunrise Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3804 of 5,693 | #848 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41760 of 50,301 | #12937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 293 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.9 vs 24.6).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Sunrise Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 85.7%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.5).
- •Sunrise Middle is the larger school with 301 students compared with 293.
- •Horace Mann Elementary is a public school while Sunrise Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mann Elementary better than Sunrise Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horace Mann Elementary and Sunrise Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 293. Sunrise Middle: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and Sunrise Middle rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 3804th of 5,693 and Sunrise Middle is 848th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).