Forest Hill Elementary vs Rolling Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Rolling Hills Middle
Los Gatos · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary San Jose, California | Rolling Hills Middle Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 5,693 | #107 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4047 of 50,301 | #1914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 506 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | San Jose | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 77.5).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 18.9%).
- •Rolling Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.0).
- •Rolling Hills Middle is the larger school with 778 students compared with 506.
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 Rolling Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 77.5 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 Rolling Hills Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 506. Rolling Hills Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Rolling Hills Middle rank in California?
Forest Hill Elementary is 187th of 5,693 and Rolling Hills Middle is 107th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).