Piedmont Middle vs Ruskin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Ruskin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Piedmont Middle San Jose, California | Ruskin Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 1,334 | #464 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7045 of 15,369 | #6963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 73% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 52.8).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 34%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.5).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 367.
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 Piedmont Middle better than Ruskin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 52.8 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 Piedmont Middle and Ruskin Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Middle: 591. Ruskin Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Middle and Ruskin Elementary rank in California?
Piedmont Middle is 380th of 1,334 and Ruskin Elementary is 464th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).