Lairon College Preparatory Academy vs Sylvandale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 880 m 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
Sylvandale Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California | Sylvandale Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,334 | #822 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14253 of 15,369 | #12787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 253 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylvandale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 17.1).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 81.8%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.1).
- •Sylvandale Middle is the larger school with 330 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 Sylvandale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sylvandale Middle ranks higher (25.4 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 Sylvandale Middle?
About 880 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Sylvandale Middle: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lairon College Preparatory Academy and Sylvandale Middle rank in California?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 and Sylvandale Middle is 822nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).