Ernesto Galarza Elementary vs Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | Ernesto Galarza Elementary San Jose, California | Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4751 of 5,693 | #867 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46709 of 50,301 | #11867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 16.8).
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 77.3%).
- •Ernesto Galarza Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.8).
- •Ernesto Galarza Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 309.
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 Ernesto Galarza Elementary better than Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 16.8 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 Ernesto Galarza Elementary and Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary?
About 0 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary: 322. Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernesto Galarza Elementary and Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary rank in California?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary is 4751st of 5,693 and Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is 867th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).