Ramblewood Elementary vs Sylvandale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramblewood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students
Sylvandale Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Ramblewood Elementary San Jose, California | Sylvandale Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1596 of 5,693 | #822 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20986 of 50,301 | #12787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 248 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 25% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ramblewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 25.4).
- •Ramblewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 25%).
- •Ramblewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Ramblewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 74.5%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.7).
- •Sylvandale Middle is the larger school with 330 students compared with 248.
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 Ramblewood Elementary better than Sylvandale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ramblewood Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 25.4 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 Ramblewood Elementary and Sylvandale Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ramblewood Elementary: 248. Sylvandale Middle: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ramblewood Elementary and Sylvandale Middle rank in California?
Ramblewood Elementary is 1596th of 5,693 and Sylvandale Middle is 822nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).