Murdock-Portal Elementary vs Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose, California | Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 5,693 | #137 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2625 of 50,301 | #3585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 92% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 82.6).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 19.6%).
- •Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.0).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 547.
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 Murdock-Portal Elementary better than Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock-Portal Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 82.6 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 Murdock-Portal Elementary and Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
About 818 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock-Portal Elementary: 551. Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock-Portal Elementary and Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary rank in California?
Murdock-Portal Elementary is 53rd of 5,693 and Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is 137th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).