Ruskin Elementary vs Sierramont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 469 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruskin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Sierramont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Ruskin Elementary San Jose, California | Sierramont Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #464 of 5,693 | #148 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6963 of 50,301 | #2658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 73.4).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 24.8%).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.5).
- •Sierramont Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 367.
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 Ruskin Elementary better than Sierramont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.4 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 Ruskin Elementary and Sierramont Middle?
About 469 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruskin Elementary: 367. Sierramont Middle: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruskin Elementary and Sierramont Middle rank in California?
Ruskin Elementary is 464th of 5,693 and Sierramont Middle is 148th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).