Brooktree Elementary vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooktree Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Northwood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Brooktree Elementary San Jose, California | Northwood Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1468 of 5,693 | #219 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19421 of 50,301 | #4377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 82% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 58.2).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 40.6%).
- •Brooktree Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.8).
- •Northwood Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 387.
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 Brooktree Elementary better than Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 58.2 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 Brooktree Elementary and Northwood Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooktree Elementary: 387. Northwood Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooktree Elementary and Northwood Elementary rank in California?
Brooktree Elementary is 1468th of 5,693 and Northwood Elementary is 219th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).