Altamont Elementary vs Mountain House High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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 High
Mountain House · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary Mountain House, California | Mountain House High Mountain House, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #884 of 5,693 | #135 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12113 of 50,301 | #3684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 616 | 2,428 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 2,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | Mountain House | Mountain House |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.8 vs 68.5).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Mountain House High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Mountain House High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 12.7%).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.3).
- •Mountain House High is the larger school with 2,428 students compared with 616.
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 High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altamont Elementary and Mountain House High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mountain House and Mountain House in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary: 616. Mountain House High: 2,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary and Mountain House High rank in California?
Altamont Elementary is 884th of 5,693 and Mountain House High is 135th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).