Garden Gate Elementary vs Sam H. Lawson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km 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
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino, California | Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #146 of 5,693 | #21 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3688 of 50,301 | #785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 82.4).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 20.8%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.4).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle is the larger school with 841 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 Sam H. Lawson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks higher (84.8 vs 82.4 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 Garden Gate Elementary and Sam H. Lawson Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Gate Elementary: 471. Sam H. Lawson Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Gate Elementary and Sam H. Lawson Middle rank in California?
Garden Gate Elementary is 146th of 5,693 and Sam H. Lawson Middle is 21st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).