Almond Elementary vs Mariano Castro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
354 students
Mariano Castro Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
| Measure | Almond Elementary Los Altos, California | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 5,693 | #3155 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2648 of 50,301 | #37287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 354 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 32% |
| city | Los Altos | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 31.9).
- •Almond Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 32%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 82.7%).
- •Mariano Castro Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.6).
- •Almond Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 248.
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 Almond Elementary better than Mariano Castro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Almond Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 31.9 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 Almond Elementary and Mariano Castro Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Elementary: 354. Mariano Castro Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Elementary and Mariano Castro Elementary rank in California?
Almond Elementary is 56th of 5,693 and Mariano Castro Elementary is 3155th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).