San Jose Middle vs Sinaloa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Jose Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
Sinaloa Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | San Jose Middle Novato, California | Sinaloa Middle Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 1,334 | #267 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7178 of 15,369 | #4805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 559 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sinaloa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 52.1).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 55.8%).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.5).
- •Sinaloa Middle is the larger school with 693 students compared with 559.
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 San Jose Middle better than Sinaloa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sinaloa Middle ranks higher (63.1 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 San Jose Middle and Sinaloa Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Jose Middle: 559. Sinaloa Middle: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Jose Middle and Sinaloa Middle rank in California?
San Jose Middle is 388th of 1,334 and Sinaloa Middle is 267th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).