Daves Avenue Elementary vs Marshall Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daves Avenue Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
Marshall Lane Elementary
Saratoga · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Daves Avenue Elementary Los Gatos, California | Marshall Lane Elementary Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #183 of 5,693 | #190 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3997 of 50,301 | #4059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 549 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| city | Los Gatos | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.8 vs 81.7).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Daves Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 11.7%).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 23.9).
- •Daves Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 427.
- •Daves Avenue Elementary is a public school while Marshall Lane Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Daves Avenue Elementary better than Marshall Lane Elementary?
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 Daves Avenue Elementary and Marshall Lane Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daves Avenue Elementary: 549. Marshall Lane Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daves Avenue Elementary and Marshall Lane Elementary rank in California?
Daves Avenue Elementary is 183rd of 5,693 and Marshall Lane Elementary is 190th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).