Ida Jew Academies vs Mt. Pleasant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida Jew Academies
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
435 students
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
172 students
| Measure | Ida Jew Academies San Jose, California | Mt. Pleasant Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3141 of 5,693 | #3811 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37214 of 50,301 | #41785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida Jew Academies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 24.9).
- •Mt. Pleasant Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Ida Jew Academies does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Ida Jew Academies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 79.7%).
- •Ida Jew Academies does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.5).
- •Ida Jew Academies is the larger school with 435 students compared with 172.
- •Ida Jew Academies is a charter school while Mt. Pleasant Elementary is a public 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 Ida Jew Academies better than Mt. Pleasant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ida Jew Academies ranks higher (32.0 vs 24.9 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 Ida Jew Academies and Mt. Pleasant Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida Jew Academies: 435. Mt. Pleasant Elementary: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida Jew Academies and Mt. Pleasant Elementary rank in California?
Ida Jew Academies is 3141st of 5,693 and Mt. Pleasant Elementary is 3811th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).