Murdock-Portal Elementary vs Prospect High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Prospect High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
| Measure | Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose, California | Prospect High Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 5,693 | #318 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2625 of 50,301 | #7169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 551 | 1,460 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 1,460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 47% |
| city | San Jose | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 54.6).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 47%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 68%).
- •Murdock-Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 49.2%).
- •Prospect High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.0).
- •Prospect High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 551.
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 Murdock-Portal Elementary better than Prospect High?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock-Portal Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 54.6 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 Murdock-Portal Elementary and Prospect High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock-Portal Elementary: 551. Prospect High: 1,460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock-Portal Elementary and Prospect High rank in California?
Murdock-Portal Elementary is 53rd of 5,693 and Prospect High is 318th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).