McKinley Elementary vs Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
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.
McKinley Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
206 students
Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary San Jose, California | Rocketship Los Suenos Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4468 of 5,693 | #2879 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45304 of 50,301 | #35060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 206 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Los Suenos Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 19.3).
- •Rocketship Los Suenos Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Rocketship Los Suenos Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 83.2%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.8).
- •Rocketship Los Suenos Academy is the larger school with 309 students compared with 206.
- •McKinley Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Los Suenos Academy 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 McKinley Elementary better than Rocketship Los Suenos Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Los Suenos Academy ranks higher (35.4 vs 19.3 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 McKinley Elementary and Rocketship Los Suenos Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 206. Rocketship Los Suenos Academy: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Rocketship Los Suenos Academy rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4468th of 5,693 and Rocketship Los Suenos Academy is 2879th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).