Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary vs Willow Glen High
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.
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
Willow Glen High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students
| Measure | Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary San Jose, California | Willow Glen High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 5,693 | #424 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11867 of 50,301 | #8702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 1,543 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 1,543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 48.8).
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 38.8%).
- •Willow Glen High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.8).
- •Willow Glen High is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 309.
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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary better than Willow Glen High?
On the Success Index (US), Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 48.8 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary and Willow Glen High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary: 309. Willow Glen High: 1,543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary and Willow Glen High rank in California?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is 867th of 5,693 and Willow Glen High is 424th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).