Altamont Elementary vs Wicklund Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Wicklund Elementary
Mountain House · Public elementary · Grades K–8
689 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary Mountain House, California | Wicklund Elementary Mountain House, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #884 of 5,693 | #841 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12113 of 50,301 | #11628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 616 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| city | Mountain House | Mountain House |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.8 vs 69.6).
- •Wicklund Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 17.6%).
- •Wicklund Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.7).
- •Wicklund Elementary is the larger school with 689 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 Wicklund Elementary?
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 Wicklund Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mountain House and Mountain House in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary: 616. Wicklund Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary and Wicklund Elementary rank in California?
Altamont Elementary is 884th of 5,693 and Wicklund Elementary is 841st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).