Arroyo High vs Wright Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 890 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo High
El Monte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,638 students
Wright Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
562 students
| Measure | Arroyo High El Monte, California | Wright Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 1,343 | #2623 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9747 of 16,910 | #32647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,638 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 1,638 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 39.0).
- •Wright Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Arroyo High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Arroyo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Arroyo High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.6).
- •Arroyo High is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 562.
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 Arroyo High better than Wright Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo High ranks higher (44.7 vs 39.0 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 Arroyo High and Wright Elementary?
About 890 m in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo High: 1,638. Wright Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo High and Wright Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo High is 485th of 1,343 and Wright Elementary is 2623rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).