Brownell Middle vs Eliot Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Eliot Elementary
Gilroy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Brownell Middle Gilroy, California | Eliot Elementary Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,334 | #3562 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8350 of 15,369 | #40258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 672 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 27.2).
- •Brownell Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Brownell Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Brownell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 78%).
- •Brownell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.1).
- •Brownell Middle is the larger school with 672 students compared with 481.
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 Brownell Middle better than Eliot Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brownell Middle ranks higher (46.7 vs 27.2 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 Brownell Middle and Eliot Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Middle: 672. Eliot Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Middle and Eliot Elementary rank in California?
Brownell Middle is 466th of 1,334 and Eliot Elementary is 3562nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).