Ortega (Jose) Elementary vs Ruth Acty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ortega (Jose) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco, California | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1160 of 5,693 | #476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15392 of 50,301 | #7089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | San Francisco | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Acty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 64.1).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 54.6%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.6).
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 Ortega (Jose) Elementary better than Ruth Acty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Acty Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 64.1 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 Ortega (Jose) Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary?
About 24 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary: 410. Ruth Acty Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortega (Jose) Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is 1160th of 5,693 and Ruth Acty Elementary is 476th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).