Mandarin Middle School vs San Jose Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mandarin Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
San Jose Prep
Jacksonville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
594 students
| Measure | Mandarin Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | San Jose Prep Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 563 | #496 of 576 |
| National rank | #4144 of 15,369 | #12709 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,118 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 34.5% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mandarin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 32.8).
- •Mandarin Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34.5%).
- •Mandarin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •San Jose Prep does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.9).
- •Mandarin Middle School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 594.
- •Mandarin Middle School is a public school while San Jose Prep is a charter 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 Mandarin Middle School better than San Jose Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Mandarin Middle School ranks higher (66.2 vs 32.8 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 Mandarin Middle School and San Jose Prep?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mandarin Middle School: 1,118. San Jose Prep: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mandarin Middle School and San Jose Prep rank in Florida?
Mandarin Middle School is 170th of 563 and San Jose Prep is 496th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).