Forest Hill Elementary vs Gussie M. Baker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 936 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Elementary
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary San Jose, California | Gussie M. Baker Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 5,693 | #312 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4047 of 50,301 | #5306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 506 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 79.4).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 19%).
- •Gussie M. Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.0).
- •Forest Hill Elementary is the larger school with 506 students compared with 400.
- •Forest Hill Elementary is a charter school while Gussie M. Baker Elementary is a public 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 Forest Hill Elementary better than Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 79.4 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 Forest Hill Elementary and Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
About 936 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 506. Gussie M. Baker Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Gussie M. Baker Elementary rank in California?
Forest Hill Elementary is 187th of 5,693 and Gussie M. Baker Elementary is 312th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).