John J. Montgomery Elementary vs Silver Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 493 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J. Montgomery Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
504 students
Silver Creek High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,139 students
| Measure | John J. Montgomery Elementary San Jose, California | Silver Creek High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3282 of 5,693 | #236 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38215 of 50,301 | #5633 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 2,139 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 2,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 54% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 30.5).
- •Silver Creek High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Silver Creek High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 36%).
- •Silver Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 58.9%).
- •John J. Montgomery Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.8).
- •Silver Creek High is the larger school with 2,139 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 John J. Montgomery Elementary better than Silver Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Creek High ranks higher (60.7 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 John J. Montgomery Elementary and Silver Creek High?
About 493 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J. Montgomery Elementary: 504. Silver Creek High: 2,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J. Montgomery Elementary and Silver Creek High rank in California?
John J. Montgomery Elementary is 3282nd of 5,693 and Silver Creek High is 236th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).