Forest Hill Elementary vs Marshall Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km 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
Marshall Lane Elementary
Saratoga · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary San Jose, California | Marshall Lane Elementary Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #187 of 5,693 | #190 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4047 of 50,301 | #4059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 506 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | San Jose | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.7 vs 81.7).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 15%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.7).
- •Forest Hill Elementary is the larger school with 506 students compared with 427.
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 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 Forest Hill Elementary and Marshall Lane Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 506. Marshall Lane Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Marshall Lane Elementary rank in California?
Forest Hill Elementary is 187th of 5,693 and Marshall Lane Elementary is 190th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).