Santa Teresa High vs Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Teresa High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
497 students
| Measure | Santa Teresa High San Jose, California | Taylor (Bertha) Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 1,343 | #1123 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4814 of 16,910 | #15015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,134 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.9 vs 64.7).
- •Taylor (Bertha) Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Taylor (Bertha) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 27.9%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.7).
- •Santa Teresa High is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 497.
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 Santa Teresa High better than Taylor (Bertha) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Santa Teresa High and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Teresa High: 2,134. Taylor (Bertha) Elementary: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Teresa High and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary rank in California?
Santa Teresa High is 187th of 1,343 and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary is 1123rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).