Luis Valdez Leadership Academy vs Stonegate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students
Stonegate Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
500 students
| Measure | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy San Jose, California | Stonegate Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,343 | #2831 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14596 of 16,910 | #34607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 225 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stonegate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 23.9).
- •Stonegate Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Stonegate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Stonegate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 83.6%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.7).
- •Stonegate Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 225.
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is a charter school while Stonegate Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Luis Valdez Leadership Academy better than Stonegate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stonegate Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 23.9 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 Luis Valdez Leadership Academy and Stonegate Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy: 225. Stonegate Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luis Valdez Leadership Academy and Stonegate Elementary rank in California?
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is 1019th of 1,343 and Stonegate Elementary is 2831st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).