Piedmont Middle vs Summerdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 589 m 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
Summerdale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Piedmont Middle San Jose, California | Summerdale Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 1,334 | #1360 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7045 of 15,369 | #18226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 60% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summerdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 52.8).
- •Summerdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Summerdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 38.3%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.9).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 274.
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 Summerdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Summerdale Elementary ranks higher (60.0 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 Summerdale Elementary?
About 589 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Middle: 591. Summerdale Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Middle and Summerdale Elementary rank in California?
Piedmont Middle is 380th of 1,334 and Summerdale Elementary is 1360th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).