Blossom Hill Elementary vs Union Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blossom Hill Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Union Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
| Measure | Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos, California | Union Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #132 of 5,693 | #36 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3553 of 50,301 | #1038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Los Gatos | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.6 vs 83.0).
- •Blossom Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 7.8%).
- •Blossom Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.3).
- •Union Middle is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 530.
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 Blossom Hill Elementary better than Union Middle?
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 Blossom Hill Elementary and Union Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blossom Hill Elementary: 530. Union Middle: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blossom Hill Elementary and Union Middle rank in California?
Blossom Hill Elementary is 132nd of 5,693 and Union Middle is 36th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).