Rocketship Spark Academy vs Sylvandale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 156 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocketship Spark Academy
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
Sylvandale Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Rocketship Spark Academy San Jose, California | Sylvandale Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 5,693 | #822 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16211 of 50,301 | #12787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 546 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 36.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 25% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Spark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 25.4).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 25%).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Sylvandale Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 36.4).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy is the larger school with 546 students compared with 330.
- •Rocketship Spark Academy is a charter school while Sylvandale Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rocketship Spark Academy better than Sylvandale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Spark Academy ranks higher (62.9 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 Rocketship Spark Academy and Sylvandale Middle?
About 156 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocketship Spark Academy: 546. Sylvandale Middle: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocketship Spark Academy and Sylvandale Middle rank in California?
Rocketship Spark Academy is 1212th of 5,693 and Sylvandale Middle is 822nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).