James Franklin Smith Elementary vs John J. Montgomery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Franklin Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
595 students
John J. Montgomery Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
504 students
| Measure | James Franklin Smith Elementary San Jose, California | John J. Montgomery Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 5,693 | #3282 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4537 of 50,301 | #38215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 595 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 30.5).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 36%).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 58.9%).
- •John J. Montgomery Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.8).
- •James Franklin Smith Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 504.
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 James Franklin Smith Elementary better than John J. Montgomery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Franklin Smith Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 30.5 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 James Franklin Smith Elementary and John J. Montgomery Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Franklin Smith Elementary: 595. John J. Montgomery Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Franklin Smith Elementary and John J. Montgomery Elementary rank in California?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is 234th of 5,693 and John J. Montgomery Elementary is 3282nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).