Lyndale Elementary vs Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km 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 Fuerza Community Prep
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Lyndale Elementary San Jose, California | Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3133 of 5,693 | #2057 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37109 of 50,301 | #27050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 29.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 32.2).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 82.9%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 29.8).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is the larger school with 506 students compared with 275.
- •Lyndale Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep 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 Fuerza Community Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep ranks higher (47.2 vs 32.2 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 Lyndale Elementary and Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyndale Elementary: 275. Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyndale Elementary and Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep rank in California?
Lyndale Elementary is 3133rd of 5,693 and Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is 2057th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).