Redwood Middle vs Rolling Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood Middle
Saratoga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
Rolling Hills Middle
Los Gatos · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Redwood Middle Saratoga, California | Rolling Hills Middle Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,334 | #107 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #675 of 15,369 | #1914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 709 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 66% |
| city | Saratoga | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 77.5).
- •Redwood Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 66%).
- •Redwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 74%).
- •Redwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 18.9%).
- •Rolling Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.9).
- •Rolling Hills Middle is the larger school with 778 students compared with 709.
- •Redwood Middle is a public school while Rolling Hills Middle 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 Redwood Middle better than Rolling Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Middle ranks higher (85.7 vs 77.5 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 Redwood Middle and Rolling Hills Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood Middle: 709. Rolling Hills Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood Middle and Rolling Hills Middle rank in California?
Redwood Middle is 14th of 1,334 and Rolling Hills Middle is 107th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).