Joaquin Miller Middle vs Murdock-Portal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Joaquin Miller Middle San Jose, California | Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 1,334 | #53 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #719 of 15,369 | #2625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.3 vs 84.6).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 13.5%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.0).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 551.
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 Joaquin Miller Middle better than Murdock-Portal Elementary?
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 Joaquin Miller Middle and Murdock-Portal Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joaquin Miller Middle: 1,067. Murdock-Portal Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joaquin Miller Middle and Murdock-Portal Elementary rank in California?
Joaquin Miller Middle is 18th of 1,334 and Murdock-Portal Elementary is 53rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).