Lairon College Preparatory Academy vs Parkview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 4–8
253 students
Parkview Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
549 students
| Measure | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California | Parkview Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,334 | #2152 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14253 of 15,369 | #28190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 253 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 17.1).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 81.8%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.1).
- •Parkview Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 253.
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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy better than Parkview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 17.1 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy and Parkview Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Parkview Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lairon College Preparatory Academy and Parkview Elementary rank in California?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 and Parkview Elementary is 2152nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).