Blue Hills Elementary vs Joaquin Miller Middle
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.
Blue Hills Elementary
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elementary Saratoga, California | Joaquin Miller Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #222 of 5,693 | #18 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4402 of 50,301 | #719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 93% |
| city | Saratoga | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joaquin Miller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 81.0).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 82%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 82%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 16.3%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.6).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 424.
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 Blue Hills Elementary better than Joaquin Miller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joaquin Miller Middle ranks higher (85.3 vs 81.0 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 Blue Hills Elementary and Joaquin Miller Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elementary: 424. Joaquin Miller Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elementary and Joaquin Miller Middle rank in California?
Blue Hills Elementary is 222nd of 5,693 and Joaquin Miller Middle is 18th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).