Manuel De Vargas Elementary vs Murdock-Portal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose, California | Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1049 of 5,693 | #53 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14055 of 50,301 | #2625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 93% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 66.1).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 71%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 63%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 44.9%).
- •Manuel De Vargas Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.0).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 379.
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 Manuel De Vargas Elementary better than Murdock-Portal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock-Portal Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 66.1 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 Manuel De Vargas Elementary and Murdock-Portal Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary: 379. Murdock-Portal Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel De Vargas Elementary and Murdock-Portal Elementary rank in California?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary is 1049th of 5,693 and Murdock-Portal Elementary is 53rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).