Rancho Elementary vs San Jose Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
San Jose Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
| Measure | Rancho Elementary Novato, California | San Jose Middle Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1608 of 5,693 | #388 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21193 of 50,301 | #7178 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 52.1).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 55.8%).
- •San Jose Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.8).
- •San Jose Middle is the larger school with 559 students compared with 387.
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 Rancho Elementary better than San Jose Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 52.1 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 Rancho Elementary and San Jose Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Elementary: 387. San Jose Middle: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Elementary and San Jose Middle rank in California?
Rancho Elementary is 1608th of 5,693 and San Jose Middle is 388th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).