Piedmont Middle vs Sierramont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Sierramont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Piedmont Middle San Jose, California | Sierramont Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 1,334 | #148 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7045 of 15,369 | #2658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierramont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 52.8).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 34%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.9).
- •Sierramont Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 591.
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 Sierramont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierramont Middle ranks higher (73.4 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 Sierramont Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Middle: 591. Sierramont Middle: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Middle and Sierramont Middle rank in California?
Piedmont Middle is 380th of 1,334 and Sierramont Middle is 148th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).