Lyndale Elementary vs Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 786 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Lyndale Elementary San Jose, California | Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3133 of 5,693 | #3116 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37109 of 50,301 | #36999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 31.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 32.4).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 82.9%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 31.3).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is the larger school with 500 students compared with 275.
- •Lyndale Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is a charter 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 Lyndale Elementary better than Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
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 Lyndale Elementary and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
About 786 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyndale Elementary: 275. Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyndale Elementary and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds rank in California?
Lyndale Elementary is 3133rd of 5,693 and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is 3116th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).