Los Gatos High vs Louise Van Meter Elementary
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.
Los Gatos High
Los Gatos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,914 students
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Los Gatos High Los Gatos, California | Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #36 of 1,343 | #177 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1615 of 16,910 | #3956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,914 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 1,914 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Los Gatos | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 77.7).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 6.8%).
- •Los Gatos High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.1).
- •Los Gatos High is the larger school with 1,914 students compared with 507.
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 Los Gatos High better than Louise Van Meter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Louise Van Meter Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 77.7 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 Los Gatos High and Louise Van Meter Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Gatos High: 1,914. Louise Van Meter Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Gatos High and Louise Van Meter Elementary rank in California?
Los Gatos High is 36th of 1,343 and Louise Van Meter Elementary is 177th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).