Garden Gate Elementary vs Homestead High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 621 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Homestead High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students
| Measure | Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino, California | Homestead High Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #146 of 5,693 | #44 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3688 of 50,301 | #1826 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 471 | 2,224 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 2,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 74% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 76.6).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 74%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Homestead High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 20.8%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.7).
- •Homestead High is the larger school with 2,224 students compared with 471.
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 Garden Gate Elementary better than Homestead High?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Gate Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 76.6 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 Garden Gate Elementary and Homestead High?
About 621 m in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Gate Elementary: 471. Homestead High: 2,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Gate Elementary and Homestead High rank in California?
Garden Gate Elementary is 146th of 5,693 and Homestead High is 44th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).