But in a different way. Whether its around safety, around health, education. To show that zip code does not determine destiny. In partnership with the National Nonprofit social imperative, americas tem plar has become the first to launch social progress index. From crime to educational attainmentment rates, its the economic and social wellbeing of residents centered on basic human needs. Foundations of wellbeing and overall opportunity. This part of willow glen neighborhood ranks number one in the social progress index. But a half mile away, this area is 167th. In total, there are 213 census tracks in san jose. Those are small areas defined by the u. S. Census bureau, each one with an average population of 4,000 people. This is a reminder that data can be used tore good. San jose state Political Science professor Melinda Jackson says it can be used as a tool for community organizing. People in the community can compare themselves to other neighborhoods and be able to see where they sta