Altamont Elementary vs Mountain House Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Elementary
Mountain House · Public elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
Mountain House Elementary
Byron · Public elementary · Grades K–8
14 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary Mountain House, California | Mountain House Elementary Byron, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #12113 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 616 | 14 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 14 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 24.5% |
| city | Mountain House | Byron |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altamont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 37.2).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 24.5%).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 24.5%).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 21.4%).
- •Mountain House Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 23.7).
- •Altamont Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 14.
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 Altamont Elementary better than Mountain House Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altamont Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 37.2 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 Altamont Elementary and Mountain House Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mountain House and Byron in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary: 616. Mountain House Elementary: 14. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary and Mountain House Elementary rank in California?
Altamont Elementary is 884th of 5,693 and Mountain House Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).