Daves Avenue Elementary vs Raymond J. Fisher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Raymond J. Fisher Middle
Los Gatos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Daves Avenue Elementary Los Gatos, California | Raymond J. Fisher Middle Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #183 of 5,693 | #43 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3997 of 50,301 | #1116 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 549 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Los Gatos | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.8 vs 82.5).
- •Daves Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Daves Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Daves Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 5.6%).
- •Raymond J. Fisher Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.9).
- •Raymond J. Fisher Middle is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 549.
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 Raymond J. Fisher 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 Daves Avenue Elementary and Raymond J. Fisher Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daves Avenue Elementary: 549. Raymond J. Fisher Middle: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daves Avenue Elementary and Raymond J. Fisher Middle rank in California?
Daves Avenue Elementary is 183rd of 5,693 and Raymond J. Fisher Middle is 43rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).