Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science vs Monterey Highlands Elementary
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.
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
558 students
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
917 students
| Measure | Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science Los Angeles, California | Monterey Highlands Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #327 of 1,343 | #736 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7312 of 16,910 | #10271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 558 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| city | Los Angeles | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 54.0).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 89.8%).
- •Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 24.1).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 558.
- •Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science is a charter school while Monterey Highlands Elementary is a public 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 Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science better than Monterey Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 54.0 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 Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science and Monterey Highlands Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science: 558. Monterey Highlands Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science and Monterey Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science is 327th of 1,343 and Monterey Highlands Elementary is 736th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).