Morrill Middle vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morrill Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
Northwood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Morrill Middle San Jose, California | Northwood Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,334 | #219 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5395 of 15,369 | #4377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 665 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 60.4).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 34.9%).
- •Morrill Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.8).
- •Morrill Middle is the larger school with 665 students compared with 452.
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 Morrill Middle better than Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 60.4 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 Morrill Middle and Northwood Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morrill Middle: 665. Northwood Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morrill Middle and Northwood Elementary rank in California?
Morrill Middle is 304th of 1,334 and Northwood Elementary is 219th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).