Lynbrook High vs Murdock-Portal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 572 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynbrook High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Lynbrook High San Jose, California | Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,343 | #53 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #799 of 16,910 | #2625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,702 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.7 vs 84.6).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Lynbrook High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Lynbrook High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 8.5%).
- •Lynbrook High does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.0).
- •Lynbrook High is the larger school with 1,702 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 Lynbrook High 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 Lynbrook High and Murdock-Portal Elementary?
About 572 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynbrook High: 1,702. Murdock-Portal Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynbrook High and Murdock-Portal Elementary rank in California?
Lynbrook High is 6th of 1,343 and Murdock-Portal Elementary is 53rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).