Forest Hill Elementary vs Moreland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Moreland Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary San Jose, California | Moreland Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 5,693 | #208 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4047 of 50,301 | #3770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 506 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 68.1).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 38.3%).
- •Moreland Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.0).
- •Moreland Middle is the larger school with 707 students compared with 506.
- •Forest Hill Elementary is a charter school while Moreland Middle 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 Moreland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 68.1 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 Moreland Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 506. Moreland Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Moreland Middle rank in California?
Forest Hill Elementary is 187th of 5,693 and Moreland Middle is 208th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).