Gussie M. Baker Elementary vs Marshall Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Marshall Lane Elementary
Saratoga · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Gussie M. Baker Elementary San Jose, California | Marshall Lane Elementary Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #312 of 5,693 | #190 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5306 of 50,301 | #4059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | San Jose | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 79.4).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 19%).
- •Gussie M. Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.7).
- •Marshall Lane Elementary is the larger school with 427 students compared with 400.
- •Gussie M. Baker Elementary is a public school while Marshall Lane Elementary is a charter 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 Gussie M. Baker Elementary better than Marshall Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Lane Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 79.4 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 Gussie M. Baker Elementary and Marshall Lane Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gussie M. Baker Elementary: 400. Marshall Lane Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gussie M. Baker Elementary and Marshall Lane Elementary rank in California?
Gussie M. Baker Elementary is 312th of 5,693 and Marshall Lane Elementary is 190th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).